Virginia Commonwealth University Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update Public Comment Meeting #1 took place on April 5, 2022. The meeting included introductions, overview of hazard mitigation planning, work plan details, data and information needs, next steps, and action items. Various committees and stakeholders were introduced during the meeting to enhance the hazard mitigation planning process at VCU. The purpose of the meeting was to provide the public with an update on the hazard mitigation planning process at VCU and gather comments for further improvement. The plan aims to make the university more resilient, reducing risks and insurance costs.
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Public Comment Meeting
- Resilience
- Risk Reduction
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update Public Comment Meeting #1 April 5, 2022
Todays Agenda Introductions Hazard Mitigation Planning Overview Work Plan / General Schedule Data & Information Needs Next Steps Next Meeting / Action Items
Welcome and Introductions Steering Committee Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Name Organization VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VDEM OGL OGL Department Email Chief John Venuti Michael Cimis Michael Trzesniowski Michael Porter Keith Hayes Steve Kessinger Richard Sliwoski Amanda Weaver Anthony Mangeri Scott T. Sleeman Campus Police Safety and Risk Management Facilities Management Public Affairs Facilities Management Safety and Risk Management Facilities Management VDEM Mitigation Mitigation javenuti@vcu.edu mdcimis@vcu.edu matrzesniowski@vcu.edu mrporter@vcu.edu khayes@vcu.edu sbkessinger@vcu.edu rfsliwoski@vcu.edu amanda.weaver@vdem.virginia.gov amangeri@olsongroupltd.com ssleeman@olsongroupltd.com
Welcome and Introductions Committee I Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) I Name Organization Adam Montella OGL Email amontella@olsongroupltd.com Anthony Mangeri Andrew Forcucci Scott T. Sleeman Chief John Venuti Megan Cruz OGL OGL OGL VCU VCU amangeri@olsongroupltd.com aforicucci@olsongrouplet.com ssleeman@olsongroupltd.com javenuti@vcu.edu cruzm5@vcu.edu Michael Porter VCU mrporter@vcu.edu Beverly Beaver VCU bdbeaver@vcu.edu
Welcome and Introductions Committee II Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) II Name Organization Claudia Mangum Danny Munoz Jodi Koste Michael Cimis Michael Trzesniowski Samuel Robertson Pam Arnold Susan Robb Richard Sliwoski Scott Rankin Asst. Chief Nicole Dailey Jen Early Meredith Hill Michael Loving Nora Bloch Amanda Weaver Email VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VCU VDEM cmangum1@vcu.edu dmunoz2@vcu.edu jkoste@vcu.edu mdcimis@vcu.edu matrzesniowski@vcu.edu robertsons8@vcu.edu plarnold@vcu.edu sarobb@vcu.edu rfsliwoski@vcu.edu srankin2@vcu.edu nvdailey@vcu.edu jennifer.early@vcuhealth.org mjssalley@vcu.edu mdloving@vcu.edu blochn@vcu.edu amanda.weaver@vdem.virginia.gov
Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Purpose Today s meeting will: Provide Public with update and overview of hazard mitigation planning process at VCU and allow comments.
Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Benefits More resilient University Reduced risk (Insurance Cost) Required for pre-disaster hazard mitigation grant programs Required for post-disaster public assistance and hazard mitigation grant programs
Virginia Commonwealth University Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update
Next Steps Completed Tasks Completed Tasks Data Acquisition Review of Current HAZUS (Hazards United States) Hazard Identification Review & Profiling Capability Assessment Survey
Problem Statements I The Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee (HMPC) used developed problem statements to help inform the ranking of threats and hazards and the development and prioritization of mitigation actions. Hazard Problem Statements Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional and psychological impacts Perception of safety/security Multiple high-occupancy spaces Active Shooter Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional and psychological impacts Perception of safety and security Cost of replacement for damaged VCU assets Multiple high-occupancy spaces Domestic Terrorism Cost of repair/replacement for damaged VCU assets Perception of safety and security Cyber Terrorism
Problem Statements II Hazard Problem Statements Increased vulnerability of critical infrastructure due to other hazards Prediction critical infrastructure failures is difficult Technology Hardware/Software Repetitive loss of property Critical assets in areas with low to moderate flood potential Potential for extended outages Overhead utility lines Storms can develop quickly and produce extremes wind/tornadoes with little warning Hurricane/Tornado/ Tropical Storms Increases maintenance needs for sidewalks and roads Overhead utility lines Potential for extended outages Repetitive flood loss properties Critical assets in areas with low to moderate flood potential Winter Storms Flash Flooding
Problem Statements III Hazard Problem Statements Injury or loss of life Cost of repair/replacement for damaged VCU assets Fires are unpredictable Storage and use of hazardous materials near people Structure Fire/Hazmat Cost of repair/replacement for damaged VCU assets Injury or loss of life Perception of safety/security Multiple high-occupancy spaces Civil disturbance incidents linked to large gatherings Civil Disturbance Injury or loss of life Perception of safety and security Students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors proximity Public Health Emergencies
Problem Statements IV Hazard Problem Statements Injury or loss of life Perception of safety and security Hostage/Barricade (Suspect/Subject) Injury or loss of life Perception of safety and security Multiple high-occupancy spaces Hostile Intruder Multiple high-occupancy spaces Injury or loss of life Perception of safety/security Bomb Threat Potential for extended outages Overhead utility lines Storms can develop quickly and produce extreme wind/tornadoes with little warning Thunderstorms/Windstorms
Impact Considerations I The HMPC considered the impacts to help inform the ranking of threats and hazards and the development and prioritization of mitigation actions. Hazard Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional/psychological impacts Perception of safety/security Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional/psychological impacts Perception of safety/security Cost of replacement for damaged VCU assets Cyber Terrorism Extended outages disrupting campus functions Technology Software/Hardware Extended outages disrupting campus functions Replacement/repair costs due to flooding or wind damage Evacuation and/or need for sheltering Extended outages disrupting campus functions Dangerous walking and driving conditions can led to injury or accidents Problem Statements Active Shooter Domestic Terrorism Hurricane/Tornado/Tropical Storms
Impact Considerations II Hazard Problem Statements Extended outages disrupting campus functions Dangerous walking and driving conditions can lead to injury or accident. Winter Storms Four repetitive flood loss properties Critical assets in areas with low to moderate flood potential Flash Flooding Extended outages disrupting campus functions Dangerous walking and driving conditions can lead to injury or accident. Winter Storms Four repetitive flood loss properties Critical assets in areas with low to moderate flood potential Injury or loss of life Cost of repair/replacement for damaged VCU assets Evacuation and need for sheltering Cost of repair/replacement for damaged VCU assets Flash Flooding Structure Fire/Hazmat Civil Disturbance
Impact Considerations III Hazard Problem Statements Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional and psychological impacts Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional and psychological impacts Perception of safety and security Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional/psychological impacts Perception of safety and security Injury or loss of life Long-term emotional and psychological impacts Perception of safety/security Replacement/repair costs due to flooding or wind damage Evacuation and/or need for sheltering Extended outages disrupting campus functions Dangerous walking and driving conditions can lead to injury or accidents Public Health Emergencies Hostage/Barricade (Suspect/Subject) Hostile Intruder Bomb Threat Thunderstorms/ Windstorms
Hazards Risk Matrix The hazards and risk identified by VCU were evaluated and scored 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 7 or below. The planning team used previous Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) data, statistics, and personal knowledge in their assessment. Unlikely Somewhat Likely Likely Most Likely Highly Likely 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 Somewhat Severe Moderate Severity Not Severe Minimal Severity Most Severe
Hazards Ranking The hazard identification, analysis, and vulnerability assessment, completed as part of the Plan Update, identified nine (9) human-caused events, four (3) 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. Threats and Hazards Ranking Active Shooter Domestic Terrorism Cyber Terrorism Technology Hardware/Software Hurricane/Tornado/Tropical Storms Winter Storms Flash Flooding 25 20 20 20 20 15 15 Structure Fire/Hazmat Civil Disturbance Public Health Emergencies Hostage/Barricade (Suspect/Subject) Hostile Intruder Bomb Threat Thunderstorms/Windstorms 12 10 10 8 8 5 5
Schedule of Events April 1- May 1: Review of Individual HMP Sections by VCU Steering Committee May 1 - May 15: Final Draft Copy to VCU Steering Committee Public Comment Meeting #2 Review and make changes to Final Draft Copy May 15 - June 15: Submit Final Draft Copy to VDEM for review June 15 - June 25: Review Final Draft Copy and make necessary changes to plan June 25 - June 28: Submit final copy to VDEM/FEMA
The Olson Group, Ltd. Contacts Adam Montella - amontella@olsongroupltd.com Anthony Mangeri - amangeri@olsongroupltd.com Scott T. Sleeman - ssleeman@olsongroupltd.com Andrew Forcucci - aforcucci@olsongroupltd.com
