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Infrastructure Failure - Water Systems

Definition

Water Systems Infrastructure failure is an undesirable or unintended event, occurrence, or situation involving the city’s water infrastructure or the discontinuation or significant disruption of water services that could seriously compromise public safety. This infrastructure is public utility infrastructure and, if compromised, would result in a temporary loss of essential function and/or services.

Location and Extent of the Hazard

Miles of water, sewerage, and gas pipes, as well as a vast network of generators, transformers, and treatment and distribution facilities, means that water infrastructure failure can happen virtually anywhere in the City of New Orleans.  Often these incidents are not limited to a small localized region but instead affect large areas of the City, with up to tens of thousands of people at a time. 

Severity of Infrastructure Failure

The severity of infrastructure failure can range from very isolated occurrences with limited impacts on the City to large-scale events with catastrophic impacts on lives, property, and operations. Since all citizens and businesses are dependent on the public infrastructure, especially the provision of sewerage and water services, these are essential services, and failure is severe. When one or more of these independent, yet interrelated systems fail due to disaster or other cause, even for a short period of time, it can have devastating consequences. When the water or wastewater treatment systems in a community are inoperable, serious public health problems arise that must be addressed immediately to prevent outbreaks of disease. When storm drainage systems fail due to damage or an overload of capacity, serious flooding can occur. 

Previous Occurrences

Some recent water utility outages are listed below

Table 45: Water Utility Infrastructure Failures, 2010 – 2015
Date Impact Area Cause
11/20/2010 East Bank Carrollton power plant shut down
12/22/2010 East Bank Commercial power failed at Carrollton power plant
3/29/2011 East Bank Commercial power failed at Carrollton power plant
5/6/2011 East Bank Thunderstorms knocked out power twice at Carrollton plant
6/9/2011 East Bank Power failed at Carrollton power plant
6/26/2011 East Bank Power failed at Carrollton power plant
5/2/2012 Eastern New Orleans Major water main break
10/8/2012 East Bank Mechanical failure in boilers at Carrollton power plant
3/3/2013 East Bank Natural gas flare at the Carrollton power plant
7/23/2013 Uptown Water main break
12/18/2013 Venetian Isles Water main break
7/13/2014 Uptown Major water main break around 5:30 a.m.
6/1/2015 English Turn, Lower Algiers Water main break
7/24/2015 East Bank A power surge at the Carrollton power plant
9/24/2015 East Bank A power surge at the Carrollton power plant

Hazard Impacts

Impact on Life and Property

The direct and indirect effects of water systems failure are difficult to quantify. The loss of water utility, for example, does negatively affect businesses, homes, and critical facilities – with serious consequences from long-term outages. Hotels and restaurants, for example, may have to provide bottled water for guests and diners in the event of a water utility failure, and this can be extremely costly.  However, the majority of infrastructure failures are limited in scale and do not present long-term impacts. 

Vulnerability

The annual probability of a water infrastructure issue arising in New Orleans is 100%. The vulnerability of this hazard creates challenges for residents and businesses in the form of boil-water advisories in the event of water pressure losses.

Relevant Actions

Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Department of Public Works), SWBNO 		Support Agencies:
 Cost:
$2,000,000,000+		 Funding source:
FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Capital Projects)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
4600000		 Funding source:
FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Department of Public Works) 		Support Agencies:
 Cost:
1250000		 Funding source:
FEMA, HUD, Private Sector, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Department of Public Works)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
staff time		 Funding source:
Staff time		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Staff time		 Funding source:
Staff time		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure (levee failure)
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Reslience & Sustainability), Tulane University Center for Environmental Law		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
4500000		 Funding source:
FEMA, EPA, State Capital Oulay, Private Sector		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 11

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
3500000		 Funding source:
FEMA, EPA, State Capital Oulay, Private Sector		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 11

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
17500000		 Funding source:
FEMA, State Capital Outlay, Private Sector, EPA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 11

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
225000		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Storm Surge
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Safety & Permits)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
100000		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Community Development)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure , Coastal Erosion, Tornadoes, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Property Management, Safety & Permits)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
3-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
1090000000		 Funding source:
HUD, FEMA, State of Louisiana		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness), SWBNO		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
Med+G95:P98ium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
$2,000,000,000+		 Funding source:
FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Extreme Heat
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
$250,000- $800,000 per site		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans Capital Improvements, FEMA, Sewage and Water Board, Private Sector		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Low
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
250000		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Extreme Heat, Winter Weather, Infrastructure Failure (Power Outages)
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants, Philanthropic Grants, Private Financing		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Winter Weather, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
2-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time, Contract Labor		 Funding source:
Homeland Security, FEMA, Health and Human Services		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 2, ESF 4, ESF 6, ESF 8, ESF 10

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Hazard:
Winter Weather, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Fire Department)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
 Funding source:
 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-2 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Sanitation)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time, Contract Labor		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, EPA Grants, other State and Federal Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3, ESF 11

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-2 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Civil Service)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
3-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time, Contract Labor		 Funding source:
City capital bond funds, GOMESA, CDBG, CDBG-NDR, Sewerage and Water Board, State capital outlay, FHWA, FEMA-HMGP, US Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 1, ESF 3

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants, Philanthropic Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 15

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
State and Federal Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Storm Surge
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Lead Agencies:
NORA		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Staff time		 Funding source:
TBD		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
3-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability, Neighborhood Engagement Office)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants, Philanthropic Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 7, ESF 14

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Lead Agencies:
HANO		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
TBD		 Funding source:
TBD		 Emergency Support Function:

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclone, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
TBD		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO Operations		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
25000000		 Funding source:
PDM/SWBNO		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

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Hazard:
All
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
TBD		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO Emergency Mgmt		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
21000000		 Funding source:
PDM/SWBNO		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 6

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclone, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
44560		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO Operations		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
213000000		 Funding source:
HMGP/SWBNO		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclone, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
On Going 		Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
1000000000		 Funding source:
USACE		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

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Hazard:
Extreme Heat, Infrastructure Failure (power outages)
Goal:
Goal 1: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the human environment including cultural resources, homeowners, renters, visitors, and transient populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
2-5 years		 Priority:
 2015 Priority:
Lead Agencies:
Tulane University Office of Planning and Office of Capital Projects		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Unknown		 Funding source:
TBD		 Emergency Support Function:

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