Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-152
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Community Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Jakki MacLean
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
B
509-574-2378
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
509-574-2361
Please Call Ahead For FAX
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
128 No 2nd Street, Room 400 Yakima, WA 98901
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Ms. Jakki MacLean Fire Marshal
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Yakima County Fire Protection Bureau
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
509-574-2378
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
509-574-2361
Call Ahead For FAX
Email:
jakki.maclean@co.yakima.wa.us
Project Information
Project Title:
Firewise Yakima County
Proposed Project Start Date:
04/01/2006
Federal Funding Request:
$
25,000
Proposed Project End Date:
03/31/2007
Total Project Funding:
$
36,000
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
I am submitting for one prevention and education grant and a separate grant request for the development of a county-wide community
wildfire protection plan.
Brief Project Summary: Who, What, Where, Desired Outcomes in relation to NFP Goals and Community Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Plans (This should summarize page 2).
With the cooperation of local building and fire service professionals, USFS, DNR, Dept. of Defense, Yakama Indian Nation, elected
officials, and private landowners, we intend to develop a county-wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan [CWPP]. The desired
outcome is to address wildfire response, hazard mitigation, community preparedness, and structure protection and the role of each
participant in that process. This plan should also help clarify the priorities of citizens of Yakima County with regard to protection of
life, property, and critical infrastructure which would be threatened in a wildland fire.
Project Location:
Latitude: 46.60699
Longitude: 120.477
County:
Yakima
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Len Riggin, WA State Dept. of Natural Resources
Federal Congressional District:
4
Telephone number of Contact:
509-925-0969 Ext.
Ext.
Ext.
Applications for funding must include a narrative response that describes the proposal. Please do not submit responses longer than
one page, single space, 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
x change fire behavior
x WHO are your collaborators - are they current or potential collaborators?
Address these
through fuels reduction
x describe the relationship of this plan’s desired outcome to NFP Goals
items as
x increase community
and to any existing community fire protection plan.
applicable:
education and awareness
x project time frames and matching or contributed funds
x enhance fire protection
x tools and/or skills needed to complete project
capability
x specific project location, geographic extent, and fire risk assessment
x desired outcome
methodology
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a “Local Coordination
Group.” If you haven’t worked with a local coordination group, why not?
Yakima County encompasses an area of approximately 4300 square miles, bordered by urbanized areas, Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Yakama
Indian Reservation, Yakima Training Center Military Reservation, USDA Forest Service [USFS], and Washington State Department of Natural
Resources [DNR] land. Much of the county is comprised of or adjacent to urban wildland interface areas. Several years ago we began
addressing the need for access roads, defensible space, and upgraded construction requirements for structures being placed in these areas.
This is an ongoing educational and enforcement program. In concert with these efforts, the development of a CWPP will enhance the protection
of the community, the infrastructure, and the natural resources.
Partners in this CWPP project will include representatives of Yakima County, USFS, DNR, Yakama Nation, BLM, fire protection districts,
environmental agencies, and private landowners. The plan is intended to include all of Yakima County and be completed within a one-year time
frame. Matching and/or contributed funds will be provided by Yakima County staff, representatives from participating governmental agencies and
private citizens. Skills needed for the successful development of the plan include completion of hazard assessments and wildfire mapping zones,
facilitation of public meetings, and drafting of the actual written plan.
We will be working in concert with the Yakima County Local Wildfire Coordinating Group which includes state, federal, and tribal agency
representatives as well as private landowners. Each of these agency representatives will lend their area of expertise in the development and
implementation of the CWPP.
Applications for funding, must include narrative responses that address the following four criteria. Be sure you address every one
briefly, yet thoroughly.
1. Planning for Action. (40 Points)
A. Describe your desired plan outcome and how the outcome will be measured.
B. How will the plan address :
x Fire behavior changes through fuels reduction
x Community education and awareness
x Enhanced suppression capability
C. How will the completed plan be implemented, and by whom? OR How does this plan enhance or complete
previous fire planning by the community?
D. How will the plan address landowner responsibility for implementation of this plan?
Describe your ability to complete project in one year of receipt of funds
Response:
The desired outcome of this project is to develop a CWPP that will prepare Yakima County residents to be able to survive a wildfire and to
mitigate the potential damage to property. The plan will address the wildfire hazards and risk assessment, develop a short and long-term strategy
for abating wildfire hazards, describe fire department capacity and needs, and specify public and governmental involvement. The CWPP, in
concert with the landowner requirements of the Urban Wildland Interface Code, fuel treatment programs provided through the USFS and the
DNR, and ongoing public education programs, will provide a comprehensive approach to protection of life, property, and natural resources in the
urban wildland interface areas of Yakima County. The collaborative effort of all partners, coupled with the assistance of our local wildfire
coordinating group will help ensure that project completion within the one-year time frame.
2.
Enhancing Community Collaboration and Local Capacity. (30 points)
A. Describe your strategy for collaboration to develop this plan across multiple ownerships.
B. Identify the interested partners and members of the community who are involved in this project, and
the level of their involvement.
C.
D.
How will this project enhance local community collaboration and local capacity for cooperative action?
Describe skills or experience the community will gain through development of this plan.
Response:
The development of the CWPP will involve participation from a number of governmental agencies, private ownership, and individuals to
facilitate and author the plan. Partners will include a representative from the Yakima County Board of Commissioners, Yakima County Fire
Protection Bureau [FPB], Yakima County Sheriff's Office, Office of Emergency Management, fire protection districts, DNR, USFS, Yakama
Indian Nation, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, homeowner's associations, and the media. Each of these agencies will help identify their area of
concern and describe the best means to address them. Collectively these representatives will develop a base map of the community and
adjacent landscapes of like risk and provide a community risk assessment for prioritization of areas for treatment. State and federal land
management representatives will help locate the best available data for these tasks.
Through the development of the CWPP, the community will be aware of the types of fuel hazards throughout Yakima County, the risk of
wildfire occurrence, the vulnerability of life, property, wildlife habitat, and natural resources, and the level of local preparedness and firefighting
capability.
3.
Expanding Community Participation. (30 Points)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Explain the level of cooperation, coordination and/or involvement of the Local Coordination Group. List the
cooperators/members (in a broad way) of the local area coordination group.
Describe your strategy for leveraging funding. Who are the partners and what is their commitment to the
plan’s completion, including any existing or proposed cost-share agreements and their status.
Describe the extent of local support or opposition for the project.
Describe your strategy for post-plan marketing and collaboration for the successful implementation of the
next steps described in the plan.
To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities in your sub-geographic
area, state-wide area?
Response:
The development of a county-wide CWPP will require the active participation of representatives of the Yakima County Local Wildfire Coordinating
Group. The majority of members, including the DNR, Forest Service, Yakama Indian Nation, Fish and Wildlife, FPB, fire protection districts,
environmental groups, and private land owners, will be essential partners in the successful development of the CWPP. These agencies have
pledged their support to provide staff and resources in their areas of expertise as a match to potential grant funding.
Over the past several years we have been working with representatives from the Central WA Homebuilders, WA Architects Association,
Structural Engineers of WA, Dept. of Defense, Yakama Indian Nation, DNR, USFS, fire officials, and private citizen group to enact the UWI Code
and promote voluntary participation in wildfire mitigation efforts. These partners have assisted us in ongoing promotion of public education
programs through the community. We will continue to draw upon the expertise of all of these agencies in their fields to provide the best advantage
of the volunteer organizations that are willing to help deliver our educational programs.
We recently assisted our Director of Emergency Management, Jim Hall, in the development of the wildfire mitigation portion of the Yakima
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazards Mitigation Plan which has been submitted for FEMA approval. Our ultimate goal is to develop a county-wide
wildfire protection plan that will be a subset of this document. As we complete our CWPP, staff will be available to present programs throughout
the region and state to assist other agencies in the development of similar plans.
Project Work Form
Tasks
Complete wildfire hazard map; Identify WUI
zones; Delineate communities of interest or at
risk; Identify major wildfire risk factors
Develop strategies for abating wildfire
hazards; Identify and prioritize fuel reduction
projects
Describe fire department capabilities and
needs; Identify available resources and
resource needs
Conduct public meetings; Determine
community priorities; Recommend appropriate
action to reduce vulnerability
Time Frame
Responsible Party
FPB, DNR, USFS, and GIS Staff
April 2006-June 2006
June 2006-August 2006
FPB Staff, Multi-Agency Partners,
Environmental Groups,
Private Landowners
FPB Staff, Multi-Agency Partners
June 2006-August 2006
August 2006-November 2006
FPB Staff, Multi-Agency Partners,
Environmental Groups,
Private Landowners
November 2006-December 2006
FPB Staff, Multi-Agency Partners,
Environmental Groups, Private
Landowners,CWPP Facilitator
January 2007- March 2007
FPB Staff, Multi-Agency Partners,
Environmental Groups, Private
Landowners, CWPP Facilitator
Circulate and review draft plan for review
Complete and publish final plan; Deliver
presentations of CWPP process and content
Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
$0
Subtotal
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
$2,000
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$0
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
$20,000
$0
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$24,000
$4,000
$2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$36,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Travel
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Printing, room, meals
Subtotal
Contractual
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program)
Income1
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1
Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program
income can be made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real
property or equipment acquired with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant
or cooperative agreement. The use of Program Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.