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Hazard Mitigation Plan - Mitigation Actions Database

New York City’s comprehensive effort to reduce or eliminate potential losses from the hazards described in the Hazard Specific section of the website. The map includes existing and completed mitigation actions that will minimize the effects of a hazard event on New York City’s population, economy, property, building stock, and infrastructure. It is the result of a coordinated effort by 46 New York City agencies and partners to develop and implement a broad range of inventive and effective ways to mitigate hazards.

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MA.00532
Hmp Index: MA.00532 • Mitigation Actions Title: Overhead utility lines • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with utilities and the PSC to harden vulnerable lines against winds.
Hmp Index
MA.00532
Mitigation Actions Title
Overhead utility lines
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and the PSC to harden vulnerable lines against winds.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
OneNYC 2017 PR: Develop a plan to address any remaining sites that require hardening
MA.00533
Hmp Index: MA.00533 • Mitigation Actions Title: Building Code update for wind resiliency in new buildings • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00533
Mitigation Actions Title
Building Code update for wind resiliency in new buildings
Mitigation Actions Description
Amend the Building Code and complete studies to improve wind resiliency for new and substantially improved buildings.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2019-12-30T00:00:00.000
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
The building code was amended in 2014 in response to Sandy augmenting a number of provisions related to building design requirements to resist wind forces. The latest engineering and scientific data and experience are factored into our subsequent code upd
MA.00534
Hmp Index: MA.00534 • Mitigation Actions Title: Building Code update for wind resiliency in existing buildings • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00534
Mitigation Actions Title
Building Code update for wind resiliency in existing buildings
Mitigation Actions Description
Amend Building Code to improve wind resiliency for existing buildings and complete studies of potential retrofits.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2019-12-30T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$5,000,000.00
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
Local Law 31 of 2013 requires the procurement of a study of the effects of wind on the citys existing built environment and a review of the current science on the frequency and severity of potential future wind events. This study will be completed in Nove
MA.00535
Hmp Index: MA.00535 • Mitigation Actions Title: Cool Neighborhoods Study • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00535
Mitigation Actions Title
Cool Neighborhoods Study
Mitigation Actions Description
Implement recommendations from the Cool Neighorhoods Study to protect communities from rising temperatures due to climate change. Projects include promoting the CoolRoofs program, planting trees in targeted neighborhoods, researching cool pavements, expanding green infrastructure, creating a pilot community-based resilience program, and training home health aides.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Extreme Heat
Estimated Start
2017-05-31T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$106,000,000.00
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Web Link
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf/Cool_Neighborhoods_NYC_Report_FINAL.pdf
MA.00537
Hmp Index: MA.00537 • Mitigation Actions Title: Clinton Houses Flooding Risk Reduction Project • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00537
Mitigation Actions Title
Clinton Houses Flooding Risk Reduction Project
Mitigation Actions Description
Assess the feasibility of constructing a water square and green infrastructure project to reduce the damage from stormwater flooding at NYCHA's Clinton Houses in East Harlem
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2020-09-30T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2021-12-30T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$200,000.00
MA.00539
Hmp Index: MA.00539 • Mitigation Actions Title: Flood Resiliency for Buildings in the 1 Percent Annual Chance Floodplain • Mitigation Actions Description: Improve regulations for new and substantially improved buildings.
Hmp Index
MA.00539
Mitigation Actions Title
Flood Resiliency for Buildings in the 1 Percent Annual Chance Floodplain
Mitigation Actions Description
Improve regulations for new and substantially improved buildings.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
Completed
MA.00540
Hmp Index: MA.00540 • Mitigation Actions Title: FEMA flood mapping • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with FEMA to improve the flood-mapping process.
Hmp Index
MA.00540
Mitigation Actions Title
FEMA flood mapping
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with FEMA to improve the flood-mapping process.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2013-07-22T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2027-12-31T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$242,224.00
City Funding Source
City Expense
Notes
Work with FEMA on the Coastal Restudy is underway. Arcadis has been brought on board as the City's consultant. The City sits on FEMA's Coastal Advisory Panel
MA.00541
Hmp Index: MA.00541 • Mitigation Actions Title: Future flood mapping • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00541
Mitigation Actions Title
Future flood mapping
Mitigation Actions Description
Map future flood risk, incorporating sea level rise, using a dynamic modeling approach.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2027-12-30T00:00:00.000
Federal Funding Source
FEMA
MA.00542
Hmp Index: MA.00542 • Mitigation Actions Title: Flood protection project standards • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00542
Mitigation Actions Title
Flood protection project standards
Mitigation Actions Description
Call on and work with the USACE and FEMA to collaborate more closely on standards.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00544
Hmp Index: MA.00544 • Mitigation Actions Title: New hospitals • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00544
Mitigation Actions Title
New hospitals
Mitigation Actions Description
Amend Construction Codes to require a higher level of protection and critical systems redundancy for any new hospital built within the 500-year floodplain.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
Completed
MA.00545
Hmp Index: MA.00545 • Mitigation Actions Title: New nursing homes and adult care facilities • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00545
Mitigation Actions Title
New nursing homes and adult care facilities
Mitigation Actions Description
Amend Construction Codes to require that new facilities be constructed with additional resiliency for emergency power systems, which are essential to allow patients and staff to shelter in place safely during a disaster.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
Completed
MA.00546
Hmp Index: MA.00546 • Mitigation Actions Title: Affordability issues related to reform of the NFIP • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00546
Mitigation Actions Title
Affordability issues related to reform of the NFIP
Mitigation Actions Description
Support federal, state and local efforts to ensure that residents can mitigate flood risks and ensure NFIP premiums are affordable.
Description Problem
Increase flood insurance costs through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as well as increasing costs of flood mitigation have put insurance and mitigation out of reach for many New Yorkers. Changes to the NFIP over the recent decade have also resulted in rising flood insurance premiums, without Congressional changes to the program costs will continue to increase and leave many of the most vulnerable ill-equipped to address post-flood disaster financial needs or increased resiliency
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2025-09-30T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$1,100,000.00
Federal Funding Source
CDBG
Description Of Social Vulnerability Addressed
Ensuring flood insurance remains affordable will help to increase the resiliency of LMI households who cannot currently afford flood insurance policies.
Administrative Technical Capability
Floodplain Maps/Flood Insurance Studies – NFIP Compliance
Financial Capability
HUD Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Education Outreach Capability
FloodHelp NY
Notes
OneNYC 2018 PR: Urge Congress to reauthorize the NFIP with NYCs key concerns, including affordability and mitigation credits

2022: Adam Administration Housing Blueprint commits to federal advocacy to ensure NFIP remains affordable.

2023: NFIP has received short-term extensions in Congress since 2017, but has not received any significant reforms.
MA.00548
Hmp Index: MA.00548 • Mitigation Actions Title: NFIP Working Group • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00548
Mitigation Actions Title
NFIP Working Group
Mitigation Actions Description
A monthly convening of multiple city agencies to evaluate and study the feasibility of implementing possible programs and policies to encourage flood insurance enrollment and home mitigation.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
City Funding Source
City Expense
MA.00549
Hmp Index: MA.00549 • Mitigation Actions Title: Flood Insurance Outreach and Education • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00549
Mitigation Actions Title
Flood Insurance Outreach and Education
Mitigation Actions Description
A sustained, multi-pronged awareness-education campaign in collaboration with CNYCN through FloodHelpNY and federal and state partners to ensure NYC residents across the 5-boroughs understand their flood risk, flood insurance requirements, mitigation options, and to encourage NFIP enrollment. Outreach efforts as part of the campaign include: briefings for elected officials, city agencies and stakeholders; community workshops and trainings for residents and trade professionals; embedding flood insurance into existing City resources and programs; dissemination of print and electronic material to reach a variety of City audiences; and continued coordination with existing non-profit and public partners who actively engage with floodplain residents.
Description Problem
Following Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Ida--NYC identified that many residents in the City were unaware of the availability of flood insurance and/or their requirements to carry flood insurance. Sustained outreach and communication about the availability of flood insurance for NYC residents as one of the primary financial resiliency tools is critical to the overall resiliency of NYC
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Support Agency
Housing Preservation and Development,Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations,Department of Environmental Protection
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Cost
$2,500,000.00
Federal Funding Source
CDBG
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Description Of Social Vulnerability Addressed
Flood insurance currently provides a greater financial safety-net than other types of post-disaster resources. For LMI households in particular this resource can be vital given the limited amount of funding that may be available in savings or through assets.
Planning Regulation Capability
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Compliance
Administrative Technical Capability
Floodplain Maps/Flood Insurance Studies – NFIP Compliance,Floodplain Administrator,Flood Hazard Mapper (internal only)
Financial Capability
HUD Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Education Outreach Capability
FloodHelp NY
Web Link
FloodHelpNY.org
MA.00551
Hmp Index: MA.00551 • Mitigation Actions Title: CUNY study and pilot of community reporting of Flooding • Mitigation Actions Description: Support CUNY launch of study and pilot of community reporting of flooding.
Hmp Index
MA.00551
Mitigation Actions Title
CUNY study and pilot of community reporting of Flooding
Mitigation Actions Description
Support CUNY launch of study and pilot of community reporting of flooding.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2020-12-31T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2021-09-29T00:00:00.000
Federal Funding Source
FEMA
MA.00552
Hmp Index: MA.00552 • Mitigation Actions Title: Hardening power generators against Flooding • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with power suppliers and regulators to harden key power generators.
Hmp Index
MA.00552
Mitigation Actions Title
Hardening power generators against Flooding
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with power suppliers and regulators to harden key power generators.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00553
Hmp Index: MA.00553 • Mitigation Actions Title: Hardening electric transmission and distribution infrastructure • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with utilities and the PSC to harden key infrastructure against flooding.
Hmp Index
MA.00553
Mitigation Actions Title
Hardening electric transmission and distribution infrastructure
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and the PSC to harden key infrastructure against flooding.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00554
Hmp Index: MA.00554 • Mitigation Actions Title: Hardening the natural gas system against Flooding • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00554
Mitigation Actions Title
Hardening the natural gas system against Flooding
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities, regulators, and gas pipeline operators to harden the natural gas system.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00555
Hmp Index: MA.00555 • Mitigation Actions Title: Hardening steam plants against Flooding • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with plant operators and the PSC to harden steam plants.
Hmp Index
MA.00555
Mitigation Actions Title
Hardening steam plants against Flooding
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with plant operators and the PSC to harden steam plants.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00558
Hmp Index: MA.00558 • Mitigation Actions Title: Community Rating System • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00558
Mitigation Actions Title
Community Rating System
Mitigation Actions Description
Assess the need and feasibility of floodplain management and flood risk mitigation roles within city government.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Cost
$500,000.00
Federal Funding Source
CDBG
MA.00559
Hmp Index: MA.00559 • Mitigation Actions Title: Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilency - South of Brooklyn Bridge • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00559
Mitigation Actions Title
Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilency - South of Brooklyn Bridge
Mitigation Actions Description
Create an implementation plan and design for an integrated flood protection system for remaining southern Manhattan areas.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$1,000,000.00
City Funding Source
City Capital
Web Link
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/lmcr/downloads/pdf/LMCRCB1Briefing4.17.184PM.PDF
Notes
OneNYC 2018 PR: Complete Conceptual Design for the South Street Seaport and the Battery OneNYC 2018 PR: Investigate feasibility of IFPM in the Seaport OneNYC 2018 PR: Advance schematic design for Two Bridges OneNYC 2018 PR: Release RFP and begin final des
MA.00560
Hmp Index: MA.00560 • Mitigation Actions Title: Fuel infrastructure hardening • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00560
Mitigation Actions Title
Fuel infrastructure hardening
Mitigation Actions Description
Call on the federal government to convene a regional working group to develop a fuel infrastructure hardening strategy.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding,High Winds,Winter Weather
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00561
Hmp Index: MA.00561 • Mitigation Actions Title: Post-emergency restoration for fuel infrastructure • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00561
Mitigation Actions Title
Post-emergency restoration for fuel infrastructure
Mitigation Actions Description
Develop a reporting framework for fuel infrastructure operators to support restoration.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding,High Winds,Winter Weather
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00563
Hmp Index: MA.00563 • Mitigation Actions Title: Distributed generation (DG) and micro-grids • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with public and private partners to scale up DG and micro-grids.
Hmp Index
MA.00563
Mitigation Actions Title
Distributed generation (DG) and micro-grids
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with public and private partners to scale up DG and micro-grids.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,High Winds
Estimated Cost
$5,000,000.00
Federal Funding Source
CDBG,FEMA-HMGP
MA.00564
Hmp Index: MA.00564 • Mitigation Actions Title: Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00564
Mitigation Actions Title
Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines
Mitigation Actions Description
Developed a consistent methodology for incorporating climate data into the design of the City's infrastructure and buildings. Mandate of CRDG passed as Local Law 41 of 2021, and will be phased in over a 5 year pilot period.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Estimated Start
2017-04-27T00:00:00.000
Web Link
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf/NYC_Climate_Resiliency_Design_Guidelines_v2-0.pdf
MA.00565
Hmp Index: MA.00565 • Mitigation Actions Title: Building Code Amendments • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00565
Mitigation Actions Title
Building Code Amendments
Mitigation Actions Description
Amend the building code to address the impacts of climate change by incorporating inland stormwater flood risk and future flood risk into flood-resistant construction requirements.
Description Problem
Current building code does not include stormwater flooding resiliency measures, despite the damage this kind of flooding has caused in the city in recent years. Additionally, although flood risk is projected to increase in the coming decades, buildings are only required to be built to be resilient to current flood risk. This means current investments made in building resiliency may be insufficient in the future, leading to increasing damages.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Support Agency
Department of Buildings,Department of City Planning,Department of Environmental Protection
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Estimated Finish
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Description Of Critical Facility
Code updates may include specific requirements for critical facilities.
Planning Regulation Capability
Existing Building Code Development
Administrative Technical Capability
Chief Building Official,Floodplain Administrator,Citywide Stormwater Resiliency Study
Financial Capability
FEMA CTP
Education Outreach Capability
FloodHelp NY,Flood Hazard Mapper
MA.00566
Hmp Index: MA.00566 • Mitigation Actions Title: Coordination on local climate change projections • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00566
Mitigation Actions Title
Coordination on local climate change projections
Mitigation Actions Description
Call on the state and federal governments to coordinate with the City on local climate change projections.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
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MA.00567
Hmp Index: MA.00567 • Mitigation Actions Title: Local climate change projection improvements • Mitigation Actions Description: Continue to refine projections to inform decision-making.
Hmp Index
MA.00567
Mitigation Actions Title
Local climate change projection improvements
Mitigation Actions Description
Continue to refine projections to inform decision-making.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
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MA.00568
Hmp Index: MA.00568 • Mitigation Actions Title: Hardening gas stations • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00568
Mitigation Actions Title
Hardening gas stations
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with New York State to provide incentives for hardening of gas stations to withstand extreme weather events.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00571
Hmp Index: MA.00571 • Mitigation Actions Title: Strategies to address climate change threats • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00571
Mitigation Actions Title
Strategies to address climate change threats
Mitigation Actions Description
Call on non-City agencies to implement strategies to address climate change threats.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00572
Hmp Index: MA.00572 • Mitigation Actions Title: Utility system upgrade plan • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00572
Mitigation Actions Title
Utility system upgrade plan
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and regulators to develop a cost-effective system upgrade plan to address climate risks.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2017-12-30T00:00:00.000
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00573
Hmp Index: MA.00573 • Mitigation Actions Title: Utility system design and equipment • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00573
Mitigation Actions Title
Utility system design and equipment
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and regulators to reflect climate risks in design and equipment standards.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00575
Hmp Index: MA.00575 • Mitigation Actions Title: New York City power supply • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00575
Mitigation Actions Title
New York City power supply
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with industry partners, New York State, and regulators to strengthen the city's power supply.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00577
Hmp Index: MA.00577 • Mitigation Actions Title: Resiliency plan for the electric distribution system • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with Con Ed and the PSC to develop a long-term resiliency plan.
Hmp Index
MA.00577
Mitigation Actions Title
Resiliency plan for the electric distribution system
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with Con Ed and the PSC to develop a long-term resiliency plan.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00578
Hmp Index: MA.00578 • Mitigation Actions Title: Minimizing electric outages • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00578
Mitigation Actions Title
Minimizing electric outages
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and regulators to minimize outages in areas not directly affected by climate impacts.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding,Extreme Heat
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00579
Hmp Index: MA.00579 • Mitigation Actions Title: Smart grid technology • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00579
Mitigation Actions Title
Smart grid technology
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and regulators to implement smart grid technology to assess system conditions in real time.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00580
Hmp Index: MA.00580 • Mitigation Actions Title: Utility service restoration for critical customers • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00580
Mitigation Actions Title
Utility service restoration for critical customers
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and regulators to speed service restoration for critical customers via system configuration.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00581
Hmp Index: MA.00581 • Mitigation Actions Title: Utility service restoration for mobile substations • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00581
Mitigation Actions Title
Utility service restoration for mobile substations
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and regulators to speed service restoration via pre-connections.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00584
Hmp Index: MA.00584 • Mitigation Actions Title: Utility demand response programs • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with utilities and regulators to expand such programs citywide.
Hmp Index
MA.00584
Mitigation Actions Title
Utility demand response programs
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with utilities and regulators to expand such programs citywide.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00585
Hmp Index: MA.00585 • Mitigation Actions Title: Building energy efficiency • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00585
Mitigation Actions Title
Building energy efficiency
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with government and private sector partners to expand building energy efficiency.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00586
Hmp Index: MA.00586 • Mitigation Actions Title: Electric vehicles • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
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MA.00586
Mitigation Actions Title
Electric vehicles
Mitigation Actions Description
Incorporate resiliency into the design of City electric vehicle initiatives and pilot storage technologies.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Flooding
Other Funding Source
Unknown
MA.00587
Hmp Index: MA.00587 • Mitigation Actions Title: Explore Innovative Insurance for Disasters • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00587
Mitigation Actions Title
Explore Innovative Insurance for Disasters
Mitigation Actions Description
Explore innovative insurance solutions in collaboration with non-profit and private sector partnerships, such as the Center for NYC Neighborhoods Flood Recovery Fund in order to support the financial resilience of NYC residents in a changing climate and better provide post-disaster financing and support. This includes exploring the viability of parametric insurance and identify policy and regulatory solutions to enable these new products.
Description Problem
Flooding is worsening in NYC and many households are unaware of and unprepared for the risk. Without access to funding immediately after a disaster, residents and business owners within affected communities often delay important spending, fall behind on bills, and postpone necessary work such as mold remediation. Due to the high cost of homeownership in New York City, many 1-4 family homeowners are considered “housing rich, cash-poor,” meaning they have more equity locked into the value of the home than they have available in liquid assets. New financial products and insurance models are needed to better support residents and the City in a changing climate.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Support Agency
Housing Preservation and Development,New York City Emergency Management,Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations
Action Category
Prevention and Policy
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Coastal Storms,Extreme Heat,Flooding,Earthquakes,High Winds
Estimated Start
2023-11-17T00:00:00.000
Other Funding Source
Other
Description Of Social Vulnerability Addressed
LMI and vulnerable households in particular are often locked out of traditional financing markets and lack savings to fund the necessary post-disaster repairs. Innovative financing solutions are essential to particularly fill the existing gap and build long-term financial resilience for cities and households
Planning Regulation Capability
Resiliency Report
Administrative Technical Capability
Floodplain Maps/Flood Insurance Studies – NFIP Compliance,Floodplain Administrator
Financial Capability
Public - Private Partnerships (P3s)
Education Outreach Capability
FloodHelp NY
MA.00589
Hmp Index: MA.00589 • Mitigation Actions Title: Existing nursing homes in the 100-year floodplain • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
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MA.00589
Mitigation Actions Title
Existing nursing homes in the 100-year floodplain
Mitigation Actions Description
Require the retrofitting of existing adult care facilities in the 100-year floodplain to meet standards for the protection of electrical equipment, emergency power systems, and domestic water pumps (if applicable) retroactively pursuant to changes in the Construction Codes.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Property Protection
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Cost
$91,000,000.00
Federal Funding Source
FEMA
MA.00590
Hmp Index: MA.00590 • Mitigation Actions Title: Existing adult care facilities in the 100-year floodplain • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00590
Mitigation Actions Title
Existing adult care facilities in the 100-year floodplain
Mitigation Actions Description
Require existing adult care facilities in the 100-year floodplain to elevate or protect their electrical equipment to the 100-year flood elevation, in accordance with the specifications applicable to new buildings in the Construction Codes.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Property Protection
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Cost
$1,000,000.00
Federal Funding Source
FEMA
MA.00591
Hmp Index: MA.00591 • Mitigation Actions Title: Flood protection standards and certifications • Mitigation Actions Description: Develop FEMA-endorsed standards and certifications for existing urban buildings.
Hmp Index
MA.00591
Mitigation Actions Title
Flood protection standards and certifications
Mitigation Actions Description
Develop FEMA-endorsed standards and certifications for existing urban buildings.
Description Problem
FEMA regulations offer minimum alternatives for buildings that cannot be elevated. This is particularly challenging in dense urban environments where elevation is often not feasible or cost-effective
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Property Protection
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2019-12-30T00:00:00.000
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Notes
OneNYC 2018 PR: Subject to FEMAs release of the second phase of the guidance for buildings that cannot be elevated, the City will review and disseminate information
MA.00592
Hmp Index: MA.00592 • Mitigation Actions Title: Mixed-use buildings as a building category through NFIP Reform • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
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MA.00592
Mitigation Actions Title
Mixed-use buildings as a building category through NFIP Reform
Mitigation Actions Description
Call on FEMA to recognize such buildings as a distinct building category in relation to flood insurance through NFIP reforms.
Description Problem
Currently the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) does not recognize mixed-use buildings as distinct typologies with distinct needs, costs and damages following a flood. Existing coverage limits are often not sufficient to address mixed-use buildings, condos and co-ops are not properly accounted for within the NFIP, and allowable mitigations do not reflect the complexities of these buildings.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Property Protection
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2016-04-21T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2025-09-30T00:00:00.000
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Description Of Social Vulnerability Addressed
Increasing coverage will help to ensure that larger mixed-use buildings which often house low-income New Yorkers are able to receive flood insurance payouts that better reflect their damages and to ensure that post-flood conditions that may be hazardous can be addresssed.
Description Of Critical Facility
N/A
Administrative Technical Capability
Floodplain Maps/Flood Insurance Studies – NFIP Compliance
Education Outreach Capability
FloodHelp NY
Notes
OneNYC 2018 PR: Urge Congress to reauthorize the NFIP with NYCs key concerns, including the recognition of mixed-use buildings as a distinct category

2022: Adams Administration Housing Blueprint committs to advocating for NFIP Reform
MA.00593
Hmp Index: MA.00593 • Mitigation Actions Title: NFIP Mitigation Premium Credits • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00593
Mitigation Actions Title
NFIP Mitigation Premium Credits
Mitigation Actions Description
Call on FEMA to develop NFIP mitigation credits for pragmatic flood risk reduction measures across a range of building types.
Description Problem
Currently NFIP mitigation credits are limited to elevation of the building, installation of flood vents or the elevation of mechanical systems. Unfortunately for many buildings in NYC these measures are not feasible, despite the fact that other measures may also reduce damages and risk (such as backwater valve installation, flood resistant materials, etc). These measures should also be incorporated in the NFIP to also for premium discounts.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Property Protection
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Finish
2025-09-30T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$1,000,000.00
Other Funding Source
Unknown
Description Of Social Vulnerability Addressed
Allowing premium credits for measures other than elevation, flood vents, and mechanical elevation will make mitigation investments more affordable for LMI households and help to reduce flood insurance costs.
Planning Regulation Capability
Flood Resiliency Guidelines,Flood Resilience Zoning Text Amendment
Administrative Technical Capability
Floodplain Maps/Flood Insurance Studies – NFIP Compliance,Floodplain Administrator
Education Outreach Capability
FloodHelp NY
Notes
OneNYC 2018 PR: Subject to FEMAs release of the second phase of the guidance for buildings that cannot be elevated, the City will advocate for mitigation credits
MA.00594
Hmp Index: MA.00594 • Mitigation Actions Title: Residential Buyouts • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00594
Mitigation Actions Title
Residential Buyouts
Mitigation Actions Description
Develop and implement a blue-sky residential buyout program (i.e. Housing Mobility & Land Acquisition Program) that allows the city to acquire flood vulnerable properties at a high risk of coastal storm surge, tidal, and/or stormwater flooding and convert the property to resilient and sustainable end uses, such as neighborhood parks, wetlands, bluebelts, etc. Additionally, ensure that services can be scaled-up as required post-disaster, and provide on-going housing and financial counseling services (and case management) to participating homeowners and tenants
Description Problem
With increasing climate risks more and more New Yorkers are interested in relocating to less flood-vulnerable homes and neighborhoods. While, the City undertook some residential buyouts following Hurricane Sandy, a standing program does not exist. Additionally, lessons learned from the post-Sandy process indicated that case management support and housing counseling helped to support successful buyouts and resident needs. The City has committed to developing a permanent program that leverages state and federal funding in the 2023 update to PlaNYC.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Support Agency
Housing Preservation and Development,Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations,Department of Environmental Protection,New York City Emergency Management
Action Category
Property Protection
Action Status
In-Progress
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Start
2023-04-20T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Estimated Cost
$33,000,000.00
Federal Funding Source
CDBG,FEMA
State Funding Source
Other State
Description Of Social Vulnerability Addressed
Through this program the city intends to offer housing and financial counseling services to ensure that LMI households and other vulnerable populations are also assisted in identifying housing that meets their needs, etc. And ensures that vulnerable populations have options to relocate to safer areas with less flood risk.
Planning Regulation Capability
Acquisitions and Buyout Program
Administrative Technical Capability
Floodplain Maps/Flood Insurance Studies – NFIP Compliance,Citywide Stormwater Resiliency Study
Financial Capability
HUD Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR),Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Education Outreach Capability
FloodHelp NY
MA.00595
Hmp Index: MA.00595 • Mitigation Actions Title: Expand heat temperature monitoring • Lead Agency: Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Hmp Index
MA.00595
Mitigation Actions Title
Expand heat temperature monitoring
Mitigation Actions Description
Install and monitor heat sensors in critical infrastructure and public spaces in high heat vulnerable neighborhoods to better understand impact/spatial differences of extreme heat to better aid in prioritization and ranking of capital projects as well as advocating for investments in the public realm.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Public Education and Awareness
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Extreme Heat
Estimated Start
2021-05-31T00:00:00.000
Estimated Finish
2021-09-29T00:00:00.000
MA.00596
Hmp Index: MA.00596 • Mitigation Actions Title: Communication of flood risks • Mitigation Actions Description: Work with FEMA to improve the communication of current risks.
Hmp Index
MA.00596
Mitigation Actions Title
Communication of flood risks
Mitigation Actions Description
Work with FEMA to improve the communication of current risks.
Lead Agency
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS)
Action Category
Public Education and Awareness
Action Status
Completed
Action Status Date
2023-12-15T00:00:00.000
Hazards Addressed
Flooding
Estimated Cost
$1,000,000.00
Federal Funding Source
CDBG,FEMA-HMGP
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