Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Forum
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to address natural, human-caused, and technological threats affecting the campus. The plan aims to lessen disaster impact, assess vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and prioritize high-risk areas. VCU's rich history, location in Richmond, and commitment to community engagement shape its approach to hazard mitigation.
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Forum November 10, 2022
Agenda Welcome Review of Executive Summary: Purpose of Plan History Location VCU Profile Planning Process Hazard Identification Hazard and Risk Matrix Hazard Ranking Hazard Profile Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Capability Assessment High Priority Strategies Mitigation Goals Mitigation Prioritization Mitigation Projects Future Plan Recommendations
PURPOSEOFTHE PLAN This plan represents the continual initiative-taking steps taken by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to lessen the impact of disasters by avoiding future losses and disruptions. The VCU Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) identifies the natural, human-caused, and technological threats and hazards that may affect VCU. It also assesses the vulnerability of campus buildings, property, and personnel to said hazards. Mitigation strategies were developed, and priorities were established to address the vulnerabilities identified in this plan. This plan also includes assessing VCU s existing capabilities to implement a hazard mitigation plan and concludes with implementation and maintenance procedures.
HISTORY VCU traces its roots to two institutions that merged in 1968 to create VCU: the Medical College of Virginia established in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden-Sydney College, and Richmond Professional Institute, founded in 1917. Today, VCU enrolls more than 29,000 students in more than two hundred degree and certificate programs and encompasses one of the largest academic health centers in the nation. The VCU Medical Center was named the No.1 hospital in the Richmond region by U.S. New & World Report. As one of only seventy-one institutions designated by the Carnegie Foundation as Community Engaged with Highest-Research Activity, VCU received $335 million in externally funded sponsored awards in fiscal year 2020. VCU is taking its place among the nation s premier urban, public research universities.
LOCATION VCU is in the City of Richmond, which currently serves as the capital of Virginia, and is approximately two hours southwest of Washington, D.C., Interstates 95, 64, and 195 lead to the University. Richmond is Virginia s richly historic, diverse, and inclusive capital city located in the Richmond Region, state, and East Coast. Located at the crossroads of multi-modal transportation networks, including major highways, rail, water, and air transport, Richmond is one of the fastest growing cities in the Commonwealth. Home to major colleges and universities, a Federal Reserve Bank, The Virginia Biotech Park, and several Fortune 1000 Companies, the city attracts young professionals and seasoned executives alike, who are drawn to the historical and natural beauty, convenience, as well as the low cost of living and doing business that Richmond offers. North of VCU s Monroe Park Campus, the Carver neighborhood was settled by Eastern European immigrants in the 1840s and became a thriving African American community by the turn of the 20th century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this neighborhood has a diverse population. Carver s neighborhood association joined VCU in establishing the Carver-VCU Partnership to address long-term community development.
VCU PROFILE VCU is in the City of Richmond, which currently serves as the capital of Virginia, and is approximately two hours southwest of Washington, D.C., Interstates 95, 64, and 195 lead to the University. Richmond is Virginia s richly historic, diverse, and inclusive capital city located in the Richmond Region, state, and East Coast. Located at the crossroads of multi-modal transportation networks, including major highways, rail, water, and air transport, Richmond is one of the fastest growing cities in the Commonwealth. Home to major colleges and universities, a Federal Reserve Bank, The Virginia Biotech Park, and several Fortune 1000 Companies, the city attracts young professionals and seasoned executives alike, who are drawn to the historical and natural beauty, convenience, as well as the low cost of living and doing business that Richmond offers. North of VCU s Monroe Park Campus, the Carver neighborhood was settled by Eastern European immigrants in the 1840s and became a thriving African American community by the turn of the 20th century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this neighborhood has a diverse population. Carver s neighborhood association joined VCU in establishing the Carver-VCU Partnership to address long-term community development. According to the 2020 Census, Richmond had a metropolitan population of 226,610. The racial makeup of Richmond VA is 45.5% White, 46.9% Black or African American, 6.9% Hispanic of Latino, 2.1% Asian, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, and 3.4% from two or more races. The median household income in 2019 dollars was $47,250.
PLANNING PROCESS VCU has followed the mitigation and planning process on the Building a Disaster-Resilient University guide published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2003, and includes the following: Convening a Steering Committee (SC) and Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) that include representatives from various administrative, academic, health care departments and representatives from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM). The committee collaborated with a consultant throughout the process to develop the mitigation plan. Create a profile and capability assessment to determine existing capabilities. Gather and analyze information on past and potential future impacts of threats and hazards on the campus community. Create strategies and goals to address the risks and vulnerabilities identified in the planning process.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION The HMSC identified the following hazards to use as a base line to identify and rank which hazards would have the most impact on the community: Active Shooter Domestic Terrorism Cyber Terrorism Technology-Software Flooding Tornados Fire Hazmat Tropical Storm Hurricane International Terrorism Windstorms Civil Disturbance Bomb Threat Earthquake Electrical Failure Technology-Hardware Hostile Intruder Winter Storms Thunderstorms Barricaded Suspect Public Health Emergency
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION CONT. The HMPC ranked and prioritized the relevant threats and hazards based on previous and anticipated events and their impacts on the VCU campus. The HMPC also developed indices, and vulnerability assessments designed for faculty, staff, students, visitors, structures, and buildings representing the VCU community. The hazard indices represent the extent of disruptions that would affect the campus community, and the vulnerability assessments estimate the potential impacts from a specific hazard or threat. The hazard index and vulnerability assessments are combined to create a mitigation priorities index for each identified threat or hazard. The mitigation priorities index guided the development of mitigation strategies for the campus community.
HAZARDSAND RISKS MATRIX Based upon the hazards and risks identified in the VCU 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan and the VCU 2021 Crisis and Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), the HMPC identified the hazards and risks it felt could have the most significant impact on the university. The VCU Hazards and Risks Identification Survey and the Hazards and Risks Validation Survey submitted by the HMPC evaluated and scored each hazard and risk on the Severity of Impact (SOI), Probability of Event (POE), and Long- Term Impacts (LTI) an event would have on facilities and campus operations. High priority hazards scored between 19-25, medium priority hazards scored between 14-19, low priority hazards scored between 8-13, and non-rated hazards scored a seven or below.
HAZARDSAND RISKS MATRIX CONT. Probability of Event Unlikely Somewhat Likely Likely Most Likely Highly Likely SEVERITYOF IMPACT Catastrophic 5 10 15 20 25 Critical 4 8 12 16 20 Minimal 3 6 9 12 15 Negligible 2 4 6 8 10 Insignificant 1 2 3 4 5 Not Severe Minimal Severity Somewhat Severe Moderate Severity Most Severe SEVERITYOF IMPACT
HAZARD RANKING The hazard identification, analysis, and vulnerability assessment, completed as part of the Plan Update, identified nine (9) human-caused events, four (4) natural, and one (1) technological hazard that have the greatest potential to adversely affect the entire VCU community and have long-term impacts on the ability to provide core academic, administration, research, medical, and health care operations.
HAZARD RANKING RANKING PRIORITY SCORE THREATOR HAZARD TYPEOF HAZARD High High High High High Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Low Low Low Low Active Shooter Domestic Terrorism Cyber Terrorism Technology Hardware/Software Hurricane/Tornado/Tropical Storms Winter Storms Flash Flooding Structure Fire/Hazmat Civil Disturbance/Unrest Public Health Emergencies Barricaded Individual (Suspect/Subject) Hostile Intruder Bomb Threat Thunderstorms/Windstorms Human-Caused Human-Caused Human-Caused Technological Natural Natural Natural Human-Caused Human-Caused Human-Caused Human-Caused Human-Caused Human-Caused Natural 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 25 20 20 20 20 15 15 12 10 10 8 8 5 5
HAZARD PROFILE A Hazard Profile is a description of the physical characteristics of a specific hazard and determination of its various descriptors including magnitude, duration, frequency, probability, and extent. The following hazards are profiled by their ranking and priority based on the score assigned from the survey.
HAZARD PROFILE: ACTIVE SHOOTER Active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims (DHS, 2008).
HAZARD PROFILE: DOMESTIC TERRORISM The United States Code (USC) Title 18 2331 defines Domestic Terrorism as activities that (a) involve acts dangerous to human life that is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or any State; (c) appear to be intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping; and (d) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
HAZARD PROFILE: CYBER TERRORISM Cyber terrorism is defined as the unlawful attacks and threats of attack against computers, networks, and the information stored therein when done to intimidate or coerce a government or its people in furtherance of political or social objectives. The United States Code (USC) Title 18 1501 (2018) defines the term "cybersecurity threat" means an action, not protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, on or through an information system that may result in an unauthorized effort to adversely impact the security, availability, confidentiality, or integrity of an information system or information that is stored on, processed by, or transiting an information system. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), 18 U.S.C. 1030.1 protects computers in which there is a federal interest federal computers, bank computers, and computers used in or affecting interstate and foreign commerce. It shields them from trespassing, threats, damage, espionage, and from being corruptly used as instruments of fraud. It is not a comprehensive provision; instead, it fills cracks and gaps in the protection afforded by other state and federal criminal laws.
HAZARD PROFILE: TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE Software threats are malicious pieces of computer code and applications that can damage computers and steal personal or financial information. For this reason, these dangerous programs are called malware (short for "malicious software. ) Hardware threats are easy to detect in comparison with software threats. Hardware threats cause more damage to the network than software threats. A software threat can only harm the data, while a hardware threat can harm both device and data.
HAZARD PROFILE: HURRICANE/ TROPICAL STORMS Virginia has been affected by ten major hurricanes events over the past one hundred years. According to the Virginia Hurricane Climatology, on average, a tropical storm, or its remnants, can impact the Old Dominion yearly, with hurricanes expected once every 2.3 years. High winds associated with hurricanes and tropical storms have caused widespread damage to buildings and structures, large piles of debris, and lengthy power outages across the campus. However, only Hurricane Hermine in 2016 and Matthew in 2016 impacted coastal Virginia, and VCU was not affected by either storm.
RISKAND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT VCU has identified three types of Critical Facilities, and assets whose loss would have an economic impact on campus operations or be difficult to replace. Factors that were used in determining their importance included: 1. Critical Archival (CA): Facilities categorized as Critical Archival, mean the facilities support the economic functions and the disruption or loss of function would impact the financial position of VCU. The replacement cost and content value represent the cost to address the total loss of VCU facilities. These include: House irreplaceable artifacts, records, equipment, or research (museums) Special or unique cultural or historical value Represent some special or unique natural resource value, including public recreation areas, parks, forests, important natural habitats
RISKAND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT CONT. 2. Critical Vulnerable (CV): Facilities categorized as Critical Vulnerable, mean the facilities support the economic functions, and the disruption or loss of function would impact the financial position of VCU. The replacement cost and content value represent the cost to address the total loss of VCU facilities. These include: Schools (all age groups) Facilities that house special populations, such as nursing facilities, prisons, etc. Major employers and/or financial institutions/center High density residential or commercial centers that, if damaged, may result in high death tolls and injury
RISKAND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT CONT. 3. CRITICAL ESSENTIAL (CE): Facilities categorized as Critical Essential, mean the facilities are essential to the health and welfare of the entire population and are critical following hazard events. These include: Police and fire stations Emergency operations centers Evacuation shelters Hospitals and other medical facilities
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT The purpose of conducting the capability assessment is to identify potential hazard mitigation opportunities available to the university and potential obstacles to implementing the hazard mitigation plan. This assessment includes a comprehensive examination of the following capabilities:
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE CAPABILITY Faculty and Staff: The key to a successful implementation of this mitigation plan is administrative advocacy and support throughout the university. VCU's Planning Committee is comprised of representatives from across the university, including the University Health System. In addition to these representatives, VCU has a wealth of expertise that could assist in implementing this plan. Plan and Program Capability:VCU has a Crisis and Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) that are part of an overarching regional plan reviewed, updated, and exercised to train appropriate staff. This HMP and the goals identified during the planning process, will support VCU in its successful implementation of mitigation strategies. VCU can collaborate and coordinate hazard mitigation projects through local and state planning efforts such as the Richmond-Crater Regional Planning District Commission, Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Commonwealth of Virginia s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT: FISCAL CAPABILITY The Office of Budget and Resource Analysis at VCU supports the university's budget planning and management by providing staff leadership and professional support services to all phases of State and internal budget development, review, analysis, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. For fiscal year ending 2020: Total revenue and capital addition: $5.1 billion Total expenditures: $4.92 billion Increase net assets: $155 million Foundation assets: $1.07 billion Foundation liabilities: $206 million Balance: $865 million Total pledges and cash received: 2. $80.370 billion
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT: REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT Richmond implements floodplain management regulations using floodplain districts in its zoning code. The zoning regulations require that development shall not be permitted within any floodplain district except in strict compliance with the applicable sections of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Existing structures and uses within a floodway district are not expanded or enlarged unless the effect of proposed expansion or enlargement on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements.
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT: BUILDING CODES Building codes are enforced by the applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). For buildings on property owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Division of Engineering and Buildings (DEB) through the Department of General Services (DGS). In addition, VCU has some delegated authority to permit "small" projects internally. For buildings on property owned by private owners (i.e., Real Estate Foundations), the AHJ is a factor in the facility's location in the City of Richmond.
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT: COMMUNITYAND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT VCU's economic impact will extend with implementing the master-site plan that details capital expansion into undeveloped areas near the campuses. In addition, the ONE VCU Plan has established architectural guidelines for future construction, developed in collaboration with the surrounding community.
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT: THE CODEOF VIRGINIA Chapter 3.2 (Emergency Services and Disaster Law) of the Code of Virginia outlines the State's emergency management authorities and provides a broad outline of state agencies and local government's power, duties, and responsibilities. The Code outlines the various responsibilities of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), which include providing guidance and assistance to state agencies in developing emergency management and continuity of operations (COOP) plans ( 44-146.18.B.7). In addition, the department is obligated to consult with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in the development and revision of a model institutional crisis and emergency management plan ( 44-146.18.B.12). Under the Code, the Governor has the authority to expend funds to assist state agencies and local governments in meeting the financial obligations of an incident. However, the Governor exercises this authority under his discretion, and it can only be executed if the Governor has issued a Declaration of Emergency ( 44-146.28).
HIGH PRIORITY STRATEGIES 1. During high-profile events, identify and implement mitigation measures for at-risk sites and employ additional measures (e.g., screening of individuals, vehicles, restriction of specific areas, and physical barriers to restrict vehicle access on campus or nearby streets). 2. Enhance business continuity plans for critical VCU business, financial, and other vital operations to allow them to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. 3. Implement appropriate centralized access control systems for VCU. 4. Identify unique and valuable contents that include hazardous materials, records, research data, collections, and specimens. Develop and implement safety protocols. 5. Create a chemical/biological materials and animal research inventory. Develop and implement safety protocols. 6. Conduct campus-wide assessment of generator needs and capacities for existing buildings. 7. Determine needed service levels for operations (i.e., fuel, filters, parts). 8. Create a safety orientation and awareness program on natural and human-caused hazards for all incoming students, faculty, and staff.
MITIGATION GOALS The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee established the following goals: 1. Minimize Loss of Life and Injury 2. Minimize and Prevent Damage to VCU Assets 3. Minimize Disruption to Campus Functions 4. Protect Research Resources 5. Protect Economic Resources 6. Increase Education, Training, Outreach, and Awareness 7. Maintain Public Confidence 8. Coordinate with Surrounding Communities
MITIGATIONPRIORITIZATION The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee used the STAPLE/E (Social, Technical, Administrative, Political, Legal, Economic, and Environmental) criteria to select and prioritize the most appropriate mitigation and adaptation alternatives. This methodology requires that social, technical, administrative, political, legal, economic, and environmental elements be considered when reviewing potential actions for VCU to undertake. This process was used to help ensure that the most equitable and feasible actions would be undertaken based on university s capabilities.
MITIGATIONPROJECTS CURRENT MITIGATION ACTION: SHOTSPOTTER (HIGH) Investing in a 3-Year contract with ShotSpotter application technology to further enhance VCU law enforcement operations. PROPOSED ACTION With enhanced monitoring systems, and real-time lifesaving notifications, VCU law enforcement will be better prepared to respond to and protect the student population from future firearm-related crimes. RISK REDUCTION BENEFIT ACTION TYPE: Prevention HAZARD ADDRESSED: Firearm-related crimes POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE(S): VCUPD LOCATION: VCU Campus PRIORITY: High ESTIMATED COST: $190,500.00 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE Implementation will take 3 months from Kickoff to going live. ShotSpotter uses a combination of AI and man-monitored incident review system to maximize efficiency and provide real-time life-saving information to law enforcement officers. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MITIGATIONPROJECTS CONT. MITIGATION ACTION: SECURITY MONITORING (HIGH) Inventory and audit of all security cameras on the VCU campus. To identify the scope and field of view of each camera. This can be mapped with a GIS mapping solution. To help identify the missing fields of view to add more cameras. PROPOSED ACTION Improve security coverage of the VCU campus. RISK REDUCTION BENEFIT ACTION TYPE: Inventory of existing assets and infrastructure project to add more cameras where needed HAZARD ADDRESSED: Civil Disturbance,Active Shooter, Domestic Terrorism, Technology Hardware/Software LOCATION: MPC and MCV PRIORITY: High POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE(S): Hazard Mitigation Grant Program ESTIMATED COST: Awaiting cost analysis In process, need to have inventory by a consultant to identify areas of need. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE Need to have scope of work and RFP. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MITIGATIONPROJECTS CONT. MITIGATION ACTION: SECURE ACCESS SERVICE EDGE (SASE) AND ZERO-TRUST (HIGH) Implement an IT security architecture redesign at VCU utilizing the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero-Trust architecture. PROPOSED ACTION The successful transition will allow VCU to implement a location-agnostic information security architecture that can help to ensure a seamless access experience and a consistent set of advanced security protection for its workforce using university-issued computers regardless of their working location and better secure data residing in both on-premises and cloud-based VCU systems. This will reduce the risk of cyber-attacks that could result in data loss, loss of reputation, or financial loss. RISK REDUCTION BENEFIT ACTION TYPE: Network appliance and cloud-based software purchase/implementation LOCATION: VCU Computer Center and Vendor-managed cloud HAZARD ADDRESSED: Cyber Attacks PRIORITY: High POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE(S): Hazard Mitigation Grant Program ESTIMATED COST: 246K in FY23, 421K in FY24, 515K in FY25 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE Details TBD, implementation would occur over approximately 9 months and would start by FY23. Costs based upon implementation of a particular software package. Cost could vary (and likely be less) if other solutions meet requirements. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MITIGATIONPROJECTS CONT. MITIGATION ACTION: DAMPER INSPECTION PROGRAM (HIGH) PROPOSED ACTION RISK REDUCTION BENEFIT ACTION TYPE: Inventory and Inspections Inventory/Annual Inspections Ensure all dampers are in good working order LOCATION: Campus Wide: MPC/MCV PRIORITY: High HAZARD ADDRESSED: Fire POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE(S): Safety & Risk Management IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ESTIMATED COST: Pending Bid 5 years for full compliance Virginia State Fire Marshal s Office has cited VCU in the past for not meeting the codes & standards associated with inspection & testing of these assets. Responsibility and budget will need to be determined. Fire Damper Inspections Per NFPA 80 (2016) 19.5.1 Testing Frequency. 19.5.1.1 Each damper shall be tested and inspected 1 year after acceptance testing. 19.5.1.2 The test and inspection frequency shall then be every 4 years, except in buildings containing a hospital, where the frequency shall be every 6 years ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MITIGATIONPROJECTS CONT. MITIGATION ACTION: CIVIL DISTURBANCE (MEDIUM) INCREASETHE CROWD MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENTFORTHE POLICE DEPARTMENTSOTHAT ALLOFFICERSCANBEISSUEDTHEIROWNHELMETSANDGASMASK. TRAININGFOROFFICERS TODEALWITHLARGEGROUPSTHATAREPEACEFULORDISORDERLY. PURCHASEAVEHICLE CAPABLEOFDEPLOYINGFORMULTIPLEPURPOSESDURINGACIVILDISTURBANCEWITH RESOURCESFOROFFICERSDEALINGWITHFIRES, CHEMICALSPRAY, DAMAGEDPROPERTY, ETC. PROPOSED ACTION PREVENTIONOFUNNECESSARYINJURIESTOOFFICERSANDTHEPUBLIC. FASTERRESPONSE TOSITUATIONSDEEMINGACODEDRESPONSE. RISK REDUCTION BENEFIT LOCATION: VCU CAMPUSES, RICHMOND ACTION TYPE: RESPONSEAND DEPLOYMENT HAZARD ADDRESSED: DESTRUCTIONOF PROPERTY, DISORDERLY, ASSAULTS, ARSON PRIORITY: MEDIUM ESTIMATED COST: PENDINGCOSTOFTRAINING POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE(S): GRANTS PLANNINGSTAGES. IMPLEMENTATION NONE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MITIGATIONPROJECTS CONT. MITIGATION ACTION: ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING (MEDIUM) ACTIVE SHOOTERANNUALTRAININGANDDRILLSTOINCLUDESHELTERINGINPLACEAND CAMPUSEVACUATIONS, SHOTSPOTTER, ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE VIDEO, AND CLASSROOMLOCKDOWNSYSTEMSFORALLCLASSES. PROPOSED ACTION REDUCETHENUMBEROFVICTIMS, INCREASETHERESPONSETOTHEMAN-MADETHREAT, AND DECREASEUNNECESSARYFOOTTRAFFICONORNEARCRIMESITE. RISK REDUCTION BENEFIT LOCATION: VCU CAMPUS, RICHMOND CITY ACTION TYPE: BUILDINGAND PARK PRIORITY: MEDIUM HAZARD ADDRESSED: WEAPONS, TERRORISTS POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE(S): GOVERNMENT/ FEDERAL ESTIMATED COST: $210,000.00 INITIALPLANNINGPHASE IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE TRAININGFORTHISTYPEOFINCIDENTSHOULDINCLUDEEXTERNALPARTNERSTHATWOULD BEINVOLVED. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MITIGATIONPROJECTS CONT. MITIGATION ACTION: NEW STEAM PLAN FACILITY (LOW) CONSTRUCTAREMOTESTEAMPLANTTOUSEINCASEOFTHEMAINSTEAMPLANTOUTAGEOR TOASSISTWITHMAINPLANTSHUTDOWNS/MAINTENANCE/REPAIR. PROPOSED ACTION THECURRENT MCV STEAMPLANTUPTIMEISNOT 100% (99.908%). HAVINGABACKUP PLANTCOULDALLOWUSTOKEEPFROMEVERHAVINGTOSTOPSTEAMSUPPLY. RISK REDUCTION BENEFIT LOCATION: TBD, LIKELYONTHE MCV CAMPUS. ACTION TYPE: NEW CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY: LOW HAZARD ADDRESSED: STEAM/ELECTRICALOUTAGES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE(S): LOANAGAINST FUTURESTEAMPLANTINCOME. ESTIMATED COST: $40,000,000.00 1 YEAROFPLANNINGAND 2 YEARSOFCONSTRUCTION. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE SEEALSOCOGENERATION. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
FUTURE PLANRECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations are made for the 2027 plan update: Continued participation with the Richmond/Crater Regional Planning Group. VCU GIS participation in HAZUS. Updated maps that enhance the campus narrative on land use for property adjacent to VCU. Document how the 2022 HMP was incorporated into One VCU Master Plan, VCU Strategic Planning, Quest 25, and VCU Health Services Strategic Plan. Review Richmond/Crater 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan and incorporate mitigation strategies
