After mitigation measures that reduce impacts of hazardous events have been identified, devising strategies to implement these measures is the next step.  The Tribe Emergency Response Commission (TERC) began this process by aligning each mitigation measure with one more of the plan’s goals and then describing what each measure is intended to accomplish. 

The next step was to describe one more strategies that could be used to successfully implement the mitigation measure.  Although it isn’t always identified under each measure, obtaining grant funds is one of the main objectives of this plan and should be presumed to be a part of the mitigation strategy for those mitigation measures requiring funding.

Once the strategy for implementation was prepared, the lead CTUIR commission, department or position responsible for initiating the implementation of the mitigation measure was identified.  Also, other CTUIR departments or commissions that would support and assist with the implementation of the measure were also listed.  Identifying the lead position and support departments is consistent with the annual process used by the CTUIR’s for preparing department budgets and work programs  Finally, federal and state agencies, Umatilla County, cities and other entities outside of the UIR that might benefit or help implement the mitigation measure were identified.

The TERC then determined whether the mitigation measure could be implemented in the “short term” (0-2 years) or in the “long term” (more than 2 years).   Also listed was who submitted the mitigation measure and the priority given the measures.  The UIR hazard mitigation measures contained in this section have been prioritized by the TERC and displayed in two tables following the mitigation measures.

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-1

Prepare and distribute hazard and safety preparedness information

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

All four goals.

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Hazard and safety preparedness information will help make people living and working on the reservation more aware of possible hazards and the steps necessary to keep themselves safe and more self-reliant during a disaster.

Strategies for implementation:  Prepare one or more the following as handouts, radio announcements, etc.:

- A brochure that provides instructions for reducing the effects of all hazards (ex. Wahkiakum Co, IBHS)

- Emergency information displays to be used in public buildings.

- Power Points, videos and/or handouts designed to inform students about keeping safe during hazardous event

- Education and outreach programs that focus on protecting natural systems as a mitigation activity

- Prepare hazard mitigation presentations and place them on the CTUIR website

- Distribute emergency information as handouts in the CUJ newspaper or mail brochures to each household

- Public announcements to educate motorists on safe winter driving practices

- Brochures for citizens to prepare and maintain 72-hour emergency preparedness kits

- Announcements for citizens about the different National Weather Service announcements

- Brochures and announcements for citizens about safe emergency heating equipment

- Brochures for citizens about ways to weatherize their homes

- Brochures for citizens about the dangers of hypothermia and other winter health conditions

- Programs for farmers about ways to protect livestock from the effects of winter storms

- Brochures for homeowners about ice and wind-resistant trees and landscaping to reduce damage during ice storms

- Announcements for motorists who plan to travel over mountain passes in winter about the need to be prepared

- Develop community outreach programs that promote fire safety and home protection from wildfires.

- Provide training on water conservation measures to farmers and ranchers and the general public about water management

   practices for crops, livestock and domestic users.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Public Safety - Police, Fire, CTUIR Public Works, Tiichum SWCD

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County and nearby cities within the county, State of Oregon , FEMA, NRCS

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years)  and Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  17

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-2

Prepare a business continuity plan that helps maintain the Tribe’s economy during and after a disaster.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Make the Tribe more disaster resistant and able to maintain or return to normal economic functions even if a hazardous event occurs.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Either assign this task to a department within Tribal government or hire a consultant with the expertise to prepare a business continuity plan.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Economic Development Dept., Wildhorse Casino and Resort, Mission Market, Arrowhead Truck Stop, etc.

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:      12                                                                       

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-3

Develop a government continuity plan that details how core governmental operations will be maintained in the event of an emergency.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Make the Tribe more disaster resistant and able to maintain or return to normal governmental functions even if a hazardous event occurs.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Either assign this task to a department within Tribal government or hire a consultant with the expertise to prepare a business continuity plan.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Administrative Team, All Tribal departments.

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:   TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  8

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-4

Maintain a hazardous events section on the CTUIR website devoted to informing people living and working on the reservation about measures that can be taken to prevent impacts from those hazards that threaten the reservation. Also, provide information about disaster preparedness.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  This measure helps achieve all four goals.

•       What this measure should accomplish:

The multi-hazard informational and safety preparedness website section will make available to people living and working on the reservation information about possible hazards and the steps necessary to keep themselves safe and more self-reliant during a disaster.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Expand the current Emergency Management section on the CTUIR website to address all hazards that can affect the UIR.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR Dept of Natural Resources, Yellowhawk Health Clinic, BIA

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

OR Dept of Transportation, Pacific Power, Umatilla Electric, OR Emergency Management, William Co. (Gas Pipeline)

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  9

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-5

Identify opportunities for partnering with citizens, private contractors, and other jurisdictions to increase availability of equipment, manpower and other resources for efficient responses to hazardous events.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goals 2 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Agreements with people and other jurisdictions to share needed resources before hazardous events occur. Resources may include manpower, sandbags, generators and other resources needed to supply electricity, dump trucks for cleaning-up debris, etc.  This action can help maintain resiliency and save time and money.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Identify equipment needs. Create a list of agencies and companies that have the equipment identified.  Contact those on the list and secure agreements.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR Public Works, CTUIR DNR- Water Resources, CTUIR Finance and Dept. of Justice

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County , BIA, ODOT, other nearby cities, public utilities (UEC, PP&L, Cascade Gas, etc.)

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  4

•        Mitigation Measure :  MH-6

Require real estate disclosures for properties where past hazard damage has occurred.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Informing prospective buyers regarding past damage from hazards helps improve safety and provides the opportunity to reduce future damage.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Adopt a property disclosure ordinance for use in future real estate transactions.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Dept. of Economic Development, Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Local Real Estate Board

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•           Mitigation measure was submitted by:   TERC

•         Mitigation measure’s priority:  24

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-7

•       Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions to create a regional emergency management and information hub

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goals 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Having a joint emergency management center will allow for a coordinated response to hazardous events and allow jurisdiction to share costs in maintaining a single emergency management center.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Contact Umatilla County and neighboring cities to see if there is interest in creating a joint emergency management center.  This measure is similar to one of Umatilla County ’s multi-hazard mitigation measures.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla, and possibly Union, and Morrow Counties and neighboring cities

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC and Umatilla County

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  6

•      Mitigation Measure :  MH-8

Work with the National Weather Service to make the Umatilla Indian Reservation “Storm-Ready.”

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goals 2 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish: In order to qualify the following must be met:

- Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center

- Have more than one way to receive severe weather warnings and forecasts and to alert the public

- Create a system that monitors weather conditions locally

- Promote the importance of public readiness through community seminars

 -Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and  

   holding emergency exercises.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Contact the Pendleton office of the National Weather Service to begin the process to qualify as “Storm Ready.”

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  3

•       Mitigation Measure:  Planning

Consider amending the CTUIR Comprehensive Plan’s to adopt policies that recognize and encourage hazard mitigation measures that will make the reservation more disaster resistant. 

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Including hazard mitigation policies within the CTUIR Comprehensive Plan establishes hazard mitigation as an “ethic” and elevates mitigation concepts into Tribes strategic planning for development on the reservation.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Amend the comprehensive plan and development code to incorporate hazard mitigation into appropriate sections of these documents.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County Planning Department

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  11

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-2

Prepare a business continuity plan that helps maintain the Tribe’s economy during and after a disaster.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Make the Tribe more disaster resistant and able to maintain or return to normal economic functions even if a hazardous event occurs.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Either assign this task to a department within Tribal government or hire a consultant with the expertise to prepare a business continuity plan.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Economic Development Dept., Wildhorse Casino and Resort, Mission Market, Arrowhead Truck Stop, etc.

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:      12                                                                       

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-3

Develop a government continuity plan that details how core governmental operations will be maintained in the event of an emergency.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Make the Tribe more disaster resistant and able to maintain or return to normal governmental functions even if a hazardous event occurs.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Either assign this task to a department within Tribal government or hire a consultant with the expertise to prepare a business continuity plan.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Administrative Team, All Tribal departments.

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:   TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  8

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-4

Maintain a hazardous events section on the CTUIR website devoted to informing people living and working on the reservation about measures that can be taken to prevent impacts from those hazards that threaten the reservation. Also, provide information about disaster preparedness.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  This measure helps achieve all four goals.

•       What this measure should accomplish:

The multi-hazard informational and safety preparedness website section will make available to people living and working on the reservation information about possible hazards and the steps necessary to keep themselves safe and more self-reliant during a disaster.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Expand the current Emergency Management section on the CTUIR website to address all hazards that can affect the UIR.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR Dept of Natural Resources, Yellowhawk Health Clinic, BIA

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

OR Dept of Transportation, Pacific Power, Umatilla Electric, OR Emergency Management, William Co. (Gas Pipeline)

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  9

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-5

Identify opportunities for partnering with citizens, private contractors, and other jurisdictions to increase availability of equipment, manpower and other resources for efficient responses to hazardous events.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goals 2 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Agreements with people and other jurisdictions to share needed resources before hazardous events occur. Resources may include manpower, sandbags, generators and other resources needed to supply electricity, dump trucks for cleaning-up debris, etc.  This action can help maintain resiliency and save time and money.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Identify equipment needs. Create a list of agencies and companies that have the equipment identified.  Contact those on the list and secure agreements.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR Public Works, CTUIR DNR- Water Resources, CTUIR Finance and Dept. of Justice

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County , BIA, ODOT, other nearby cities, public utilities (UEC, PP&L, Cascade Gas, etc.)

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  4

•        Mitigation Measure :  MH-6

Require real estate disclosures for properties where past hazard damage has occurred.

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Informing prospective buyers regarding past damage from hazards helps improve safety and provides the opportunity to reduce future damage.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Adopt a property disclosure ordinance for use in future real estate transactions.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Dept. of Economic Development, Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Local Real Estate Board

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•           Mitigation measure was submitted by:   TERC

•         Mitigation measure’s priority:  24

•       Mitigation Measure :  MH-7

•       Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions to create a regional emergency management and information hub

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goals 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Having a joint emergency management center will allow for a coordinated response to hazardous events and allow jurisdiction to share costs in maintaining a single emergency management center.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Contact Umatilla County and neighboring cities to see if there is interest in creating a joint emergency management center.  This measure is similar to one of Umatilla County ’s multi-hazard mitigation measures.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla, and possibly Union, and Morrow Counties and neighboring cities

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC and Umatilla County

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  6

•      Mitigation Measure :  MH-8

Work with the National Weather Service to make the Umatilla Indian Reservation “Storm-Ready.”

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goals 2 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish: In order to qualify the following must be met:

- Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center

- Have more than one way to receive severe weather warnings and forecasts and to alert the public

- Create a system that monitors weather conditions locally

- Promote the importance of public readiness through community seminars

 -Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and  

   holding emergency exercises.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Contact the Pendleton office of the National Weather Service to begin the process to qualify as “Storm Ready.”

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  3

•       Mitigation Measure:  Planning

Consider amending the CTUIR Comprehensive Plan’s to adopt policies that recognize and encourage hazard mitigation measures that will make the reservation more disaster resistant. 

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure:  Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Including hazard mitigation policies within the CTUIR Comprehensive Plan establishes hazard mitigation as an “ethic” and elevates mitigation concepts into Tribes strategic planning for development on the reservation.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Amend the comprehensive plan and development code to incorporate hazard mitigation into appropriate sections of these documents.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County Planning Department

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  11

•       Mitigation Measure :  Zoning

Update the CTUIR Land Use Development Code to include provisions for flooding that meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.  Also consider measures that ensure that future development is protected from landslides and is defensible from wildfires.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Help protect future development from hazardous events.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Amend the development code to incorporate hazard mitigation into appropriate section.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office, CTUIR GIS,

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County , State of Oregon

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  1

•       Mitigation Measure :  Building Codes

Ensure that new development complies with the International Uniform Building Code as it provides measures designed to protect structures from damage due to hazardous events such as flooding, high winds, hail, earthquakes, etc.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Help make existing structures involved in remodeling and future development more disaster resistant

•      Strategies for implementation: 

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

 Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

State of Oregon , Umatilla County

•             Anticipated time for implementation:  Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by:  TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  2

•       Mitigation Measure :  Flood - 1

Devise a voluntary program to assist home owners with structures that have previously flooded with options to protect their homes from future flood damage.  This program will be designed to offer options that eliminate the threat from flooding such as elevation, acquisition and relocation of structures from flood hazard areas.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Help willing homeowners to reduce damage from flooding

•       Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain funding from FEMA and other sources to support the program’s objectives

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office, Emergency CERT

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•            Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  25

•       Mitigation Measure :  Flood - 2

Update and then adopt floodplain ordinances that comply with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in order to make available flood insurance to property owners within the reservation.

> •       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•      What this measure should accomplish:

Bring tribal zoning ordinances up to date to comply with current NFIP requirements and become eligible join the NFIP.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain model floodplain ordinance from FEMA and revise current zoning ordinance to comply.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  5

•       Mitigation Measure :  Flood - 3

Consider joining the Community Rating System (CRS) once the reservation joins the NFIP.  The CRS is a program that rewards jurisdictions that are pro-active in mitigating future flood damage.  Property owners in jurisdictions that participate in the CRS receive lower flood insurance premiums.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

This measure will improve protection against flooding and reduce flood insurance premiums.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Qualify  and join the Community Rating System

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Neighboring cities and Umatilla County where joint ventures are possible

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  15

•       Mitigation Measure :  Flood - 4

Consider replacing the culvert at “Shortmile Road and the railroad crossing” and deepen the channel to allow the passage of all flows associated with flooding caused by Mission Creek (Gardenhire)

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the chance for Mission Creek flooding by increasing the size of the culvert in order to prevent debris dams.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Replace the culvert

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Works, CTUIR DNR

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA, Jurisdictions located on Mission Creek

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  32

•       Mitigation Measure :  Flood – 5 – Completed by Umatilla County as an emergency measure.  The county placed riprap on the bend in the river to save the road.

Maintain the berm along the upstream side of the bench in Cayuse, including the area of the "plug"(Gardenhire).    

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce flood damage in Cayuse

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Establish a berm along the upstream side of the bench in Cayuse.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Works, CTUIR DNR

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Completed

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  30

•        Mitigation Measure :  Flood - 6

Move the affected people out of danger by relocating or elevating threatened homes (Gardenhire).    

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Move the affected people out of danger by relocating threatened homes

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain a grant from FEMA, and/or the BIA to help relocate or elevate threatened homes in the floodplain

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office, Tribal Housing Authority

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

HUD

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  28

•        Mitigation Measure :  Flood - 7

Identify measures to mitigate erosion of the county road serving Upper McKay Creek (Gardenhire).  

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce erosion on Upper McKay Creek Road

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Consider engineered solutions consistent with habitat requirements

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office, CTUIR Public Works, CTUIR DNR

•      Other entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure: Umatilla County Public Works, Tribal Planning Office, CTUIR GIS

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  19

•      Mitigation Measure :  Flood – 8

Construct berms along Iskuulpa Creek and install culverts under highway and railroad, and remove gravel from the bed of Iskuulpa Creek (Gardenhire).  

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Allow flood water to pass unimpeded.  Allow better access to the Iskuulpa Creek Area during flooding.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Design berms, replace culverts and remove gravel.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Public Works, DNR

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Union Pacific Railroad, Umatilla County Public Works, BIA

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC and Aaron Skirvin

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  42

•       Mitigation Measure :  Flood - 9

Pursue vegetation and restoration practices that assist in enhancing and restoring the natural and beneficial functions of the watershed.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Help reduce higher peak flows during times of flooding

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Identify and designate areas to be preserved as open space

Identify lands that if restored to native vegetation would enhance the watersheds located on the reservation

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR DNR. – Fisheries, Native Plant Nursery and Tiicham SWCD, Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, NRCS

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  40

•        Mitigation Measure :  Flood 10

Work with local jurisdictions/agencies to maintain and operate selected stream gauging stations on the reservation.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

1 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Forecast and monitor flood events; display stream flow information in nearly real-time.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Partner with tribal and local agencies to pay the costs of operating and maintaining stream flow gauge stations

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR DNR Water Resources, CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR DNR Fisheries

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County , National Weather Service, USGS, and Oregon Water Resources Dept.

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years)  or  Long Term (more than 2 years)

   Mitigation measure was submitted by: Aaron Skirvin, CTUIR Water Resources

•        Mitigation measure’s priority: 21

•       Mitigation Measure :  Earthquake - 1

Conduct a study to determine which buildings and infrastructure on the UIR face a risk from earthquakes.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the chance for injuries from and damage to structures due to earthquakes

•      Strategies for implementation:

Obtain grant funds from FEMA to conduct an assessment to identify structures and infrastructure vulnerable to damage from earthquakes.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public works, CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  48

TERC members volunteered to create a list of buildings on the reservation that might be susceptible to damage from earthquakes.
Mitigation Measure :  Fog - 1

Provide additional cameras on I-84 (e.g., milepost 222) to assist the motoring public and emergency responders during time of inclement weather.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1, 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Better inform the motoring public and those planning to travel on I-84 between Pendleton and La Grande about the current traffic and weather conditions existing on Cabbage Hill and the freeway within the reservation.  Attempt to obtain grant money to provide one or two more cameras to add to the state system.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Assist ODOT in establishing one or two more cameras along I-84 on the reservation.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

ODOT, State Police

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  41

•       Mitigation Measure :  Fog - 2

Expand the radio frequency traveler’s information program to inform the motoring public of hazardous conditions.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Provide better information to the motoring public during times of inclement weather.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Coordinate with those agencies involved with providing information on the radio to the motoring public to expand this service on the freeway throughout the UIR.  Attempt to obtain grant money to augment the radio system for this area.

Establish informational signs to notify the public of where to find radio announcements.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Director of Public Safety, CTUIR Public Affairs

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Oregon State Policy, ODOT, and CAT Broadcasting (Pendleton)

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  34

•   Mitigation Measure :  Fog - 3

Work with ODOT and OSP to provide a lead or pilot car on I-84 during when prolonged fog presents a clear danger.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce traffic accidents and fatalities during times of severe inclement weather.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Coordinate with the Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Transportation to establish the parameters for instituting” lead car”  guidelines.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Oregon State Police, ODOT

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority: 35

•       Mitigation Measure :  Epidemiological Disaster - 1

Develop a health system continuity plan for the Yellow Hawk Health Clinic for use during an epidemiological crisis.  The plan should provide strategies that maintain service levels for eligible beneficiaries with chronic illnesses dependent on the clinic for their care.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

This plan should identify the baseline needs of the Tribe and contingency provisions for providing health care for all existing patients during an epidemic.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain grant money to assist in developing this plan

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Yellowhawk Health Clinic, CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton, State of Oregon Health Division

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:   13

•       Mitigation Measure :  Epidemiological Disaster - 2

Develop a strategy to deal with pandemic epidemiological disasters that could negatively impact the Wild Horse Casino and Resort.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1, 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Curtail the spread of disease to the gaming public, tourists and motoring public that frequent the casino and resort.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Devise procedures that the highest sanitary standards during the period of an epidemic

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Wildhorse Casino and Resort, Yellowhawk Health Clinic, CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton, and State of Oregon Health Division

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  22

•       Mitigation Measure :  Severe Winter Storms - 1

Encourage the replacement of existing power lines with heavier T-2 line, shorter spans, and heavier poles and crossbars. It is estimated this will increase the overall strength of power distribution lines by 66%.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the number of power outages and time without power due to various hazards.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Coordinate with electricity providers to identify electric lines on the UIR that could benefit from stronger shorter lines and help get them replaced.  See if grant money is available to assist in this venture.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Pacific Power and Umatilla Electric, CTUIR Public works

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla Electric and Pacific Power, Umatilla County

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  45

•       Mitigation Measure :  Severe Winter Storms - 2

Encourage the burying of utility lines to reduce the risk of power outages due to ice accumulation or tree limbs bringing down power lines.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the number of power outages and time without power due to various hazards.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Coordinate with electricity providers to have new power lines buried where practical.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Works, Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla Electric and Pacific Power, Umatilla County

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:   44

•       Mitigation Measure :  Severe Winter Storms - 3

Pruning trees away from power lines and enforcing policies regarding tree limb clearances.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the number of power outages and time without power due to various hazards.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Coordinate with electricity providers to help in implementing this mitigation measure.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Public Works

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla Electric and Pacific Power, Umatilla County

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  43

•       Mitigation Measure :  Severe Winter Storms - 4

Develop a contingency plan for responding to widespread power outages due to severe storms.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the time of power outages after hazardous events that damage the electric systems serving the UIR

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain generators for critical facilities, infrastructure and businesses serving the UIR

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  9

•        Mitigation Measure :  Severe Winter Storms - 5

Expand the NOAA emergency management signal covering the UIR

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1, 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Provide better emergency warning from NOAA to areas within the UIR

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Install a transmitter at the Carney Butte NOAA Weather Notification System.  See if grant funds are available to implement this measure.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Public Safety

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

NWS, NOAA

•             Anticipated time for implementation Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  31

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 1

Adopt and apply state wildfire protection measures for all new development within the Umatilla County Community Wildfire Protection Plan’s designated high and medium wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1, 2 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the risks from wildfire on new development within high and medium wildland-urban interface areas

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Amend the Tribes zoning ordinance to incorporate wildfire mitigation requirements for all new development

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tribal Planning Office, CTUIR Fire Dept.

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA

•            Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  7

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 2

Continue implementation of the Umatilla County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Continued coordination with Umatilla County , the State of Oregon , and the US Forest Service in reducing the risks from wildfire

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Participate in future updates of the Umatilla County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Fire Dept., CTUIR Housing Authority

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Umatilla County , OR Dept. of Forestry, BIA, Umatilla National Forest

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years)  and  Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  26

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 3

Develop a program that promotes retrofitting home roofing, siding with noncombustible materials and double-paned fire-resistant glass windows.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the risks from wildfire on houses located on the reservation.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain a grant to devise a program to help retrofit homes located in medium and high risk wildfire areas with wildfire resistant building materials

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Housing Authority, Public Safety, Tribal Planning Office, GIS

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  23

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 4

Develop a reservation slash pickup or chipping program in the wildland urban interface (WUI) designated areas where housing exists. Promote thinning/pruning/tree removal/clearing on private property

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1, 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the threat from wildfire on the reservation

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Devise a program for picking up slash and debris that could increase the risk for wildfires near housing on the reservation

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Fire Dept., CTUIR Dept. of Economic and Community Development, CTUIR Housing Authority

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  33

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 5

Within designated wildland urban interface (WUI) areas, ensure adequate access/egress roads for fire-fighting vehicles.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1 and 3

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Improve the ability of the CTUIR Fire Dept. to respond to fires and wildfires in more remote areas of the reservation.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Inventory roads and driveways on the reservation that fail to support fire fighting equipment.

Establish minimum road standards for new development that accommodates fire fighting equipment

Establish measures to upgrade roads and driveways found to be inadequate to accommodate fire fighting equipment

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Fire Dept., CTUIR Public Works, Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  49

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 6

Within designated WUI areas, provide emergency access/egress road signs and prepare maps for remote areas on the reservation.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Facilitate evacuations within the reservation during wildfires and other hazardous events

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain a grant to help defray cost of providing better signage throughout the reservation.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety and CTUIR Housing Authority, CTUIR Public Works

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA, Umatilla County

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  38

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 7

Inventory existing water supplies on the reservation suitable for use in fighting fires.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Provide an inventory of alternative water sources for use in fighting wildfires

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Establish an ad hoc committee to help in the identification of fire-fighting water sources existing on the reservation

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Fire Dept., DNR, GIS

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA , US Forest Service

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  14

•        Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 8

Educate private property owners on limitations of bridges and dangers associated with the use of fire equipment used in extinguishing wildfires.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Make residents on the reservation using private bridges for access to their homes more aware of the weight requirements of fire equipment to ensure that such bridges can support fire vehicles.

•       Strategies for implementation:

Conduct an inventory of private bridges to determine their adequacy to support fire fighting equipment

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Fire Dept.,CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR GIS, Tribal Planning Office

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA , US Forest Service, OR Dept. of Forestry

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  18

•       Mitigation Measure :  Wildfire - 9

Develop a process to encourage private property owners to upgrade their bridges to support the weight of fire trucks and emergency vehicles.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Upgrade private bridges so fire fighting equipment can access their homes during fires and wildfires.

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Develop a program to upgrade bridges

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Works, CTUIR Fire Department

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA , US Forest Service, OR Dept. of Forestry, Umatilla County Road Dept.

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  27

•      Mitigation Measure :  Dust Storm – 1

Promote development of erosion control management plans and incentives in areas where blowing dust is known to create a hazard for the traveling public (Oregon State Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan).

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce impacts of dust storms on the UIR

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Consider establishing programs that reduce soil exposure to winds that develop into dust storms

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Tiichum Conservation District, CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR GIS, CTUIR Dept. of Science and Engineering

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA, NRCS, Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District, ODOT

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC and the Oregon State Hazard Mitigation Plan

•       Mitigation measure’s priority:  29

 Mitigation Measure :  Dust Storm - 2

Expand and use the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to provide timely information to the traveling public about hazardous blowing dust conditions. 

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1, 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Better inform the traveling public and keep them safer during dust storms

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain a grant to expand the EAS

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR Public Affairs (KCUW)

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

OSP, ODOT, Umatilla County , BIA

•            Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  16

•       Mitigation Measure :  Dust Storm - 3

Explore methods of improving communication of hazardous blowing dust conditions between public safety answering points, ODOT, OSP, and local law enforcement agencies.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goals 1, 3 and 4

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Better inform the traveling public and keep them safer during dust storms

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Coordinate with state, county and tribal agencies about improving communications concerning dust and other natural hazards.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR Public Affairs

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

OSP, ODOT, Umatilla County , BIA

•            Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC and the Oregon State Hazard Mitigation Plan

•        Mitigation measure’s priority: 

•       Mitigation Measure :  Drought - 1

Prepare a plan for use during severe drought conditions that identifies water conservation measures to be imposed by the Tribal government.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the effects of a drought

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Devise a water conservation program for the UIR to be used during droughts

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Public Safety, CTUIR DNR

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

City of Pendleton, OR Dept of Water Resources

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  20

•        Mitigation Measure :  Drought – 2

Provide technical assistance and low-interest loans to farmers and ranchers so that they can develop livestock watering systems

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1 and 2

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the effects of drought on livestock

•      Strategies for implementation:

Participate with the State of Oregon to obtain a grant to provide a low-interest loan program to develop livestock watering systems.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR DNR and Tiichum SWCD

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

OR Dept. of Water Resources, NRCS

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC and State Hazard Mitigation Plan

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  39

Mitigation Measure:  Drought – 3

Increase storage of water, especially off stream storage

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Provide more water during times of drought

•      Strategies for implementation:

Identify areas on the reservation that could be used for increased water storage

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR DNR, CTUIR GIS, CTUIR Public Works

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Oregon Dept. of Water Resources, Umatilla County

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC and Oregon Hazard Mitigation Plan

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  50

•       Mitigation Measure :  Hazardous Material - 1

Provide an enclosed and “haz mat ready” safety facility for trucks with leaking loads on the most accident-prone spot of

I-84 within the reservation boundary.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the threat from hazardous material traveling on I-84 within the boundaries of the UIR

•       Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain a grant to construct a hazard material facility for trucks using I-84

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Fire Dept., Yellowhawk Clinic, Emergency manager

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA, Oregon DEQ, ODOT, OSP

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  47

•       Mitigation Measure :  Hazardous Material - 2

Increase patrol of truck parking areas for leaking hazardous materials when I-84 is closed.

•       Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•       What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the amount of hazardous waste left on the reservation during periods when I-84 is closed

•      Strategies for implementation:

Increase patrols by the CTUIR Public Safety and OSP

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

Public Safety Division, CTUIR Fire Dept., Emergency manager

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

OSP, OR DEQ, ODOT

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Short Term (0-2 years) 

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  36

•   Mitigation Measure :  Hazardous Material - 3

Consider creating an expanded truck parking area near the Arrowhead Travel Plaza that is equipped with environmental safeguards capable of protecting the reservation from trucks with leaking hazardous materials.

•   Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•   What this measure should accomplish:

Reduce the chance of hazardous material from trucks being spilled and left on the reservation

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Identify property and construct facilities capable of safely disposing of hazardous materials

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator,

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR Fire Dept., CTUIR Public Safety, Yellowhawk Health Clinic

•   Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

Oregon DEQ

•             Anticipated time for implementation:   Long Term (more than 2 years)

•      Mitigation measure was submitted by: TERC

•    Mitigation measure’s priority:  46

Consider combining with Hazardous Material - 1

•       Mitigation Measure :  Dam Safety - 1

Complete dam safety measures to ensure the integrity of Indian Lake Dam

•      Goal or goals addressed by this measure: 

Goal 1

•      What this measure should accomplish:

Improve the safety and integrity of the Indian Lake Dam

•      Strategies for implementation: 

Obtain funding to implement measures to stop the piping (removal of material within the dam by water flowing through the dam) that is occurring and weakening the dam

Complete the emergency action plan for Indian Lake Dam

Implement measures to reduce the probability of dam failure due to overtopping which may include modifying the ability of the spillway to function properly.

•      The lead position to initiate the mitigation measure: Water Resources Program Manager

•       Other departments or commissions that would support implementation of the measures:  

CTUIR DNR Water Resources

•       Other  entities outside the reservation that might benefit and help implement the measure:

BIA, Bureau of Reclamation

•            Anticipated time for implementation:   Underway

•          Mitigation measure was submitted by: Aaron Skirvin, Water Resources Program Manager

•        Mitigation measure’s priority:  37

•       NOTE:   Funding for this mitigation measure has been obtained through the Bureau of Indian Affairs 

           Dam Safety Program and completion of this project is underway

       Table 1  -  UIR Mitigation Measures Prioritized by Rank