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<br />the identification of the flood problem and assembling ideas for solving it. In the process, other <br />community needs and goals are discussed and incorporated. <br /> <br />B. Public Meetings <br /> <br />Only a few of the affected residents may be able to participate on a planning committee <br />that meets for 5 days. It is important to let all citizens have an opportunity to review and <br />comment on the draft plan. Therefore, a public meeting is recommended even when there is a <br />planning committee that incorporates public involvement. <br /> <br />The public needs adequate notice and information about the plan well before the public <br />meeting, A legal notice on the front page of the community newspaper is good. However, <br />notices sent to individual floodplain residents is better. People should also be notified where they <br />oan obtain a copy of the draft plan before the public meeting. At least one public meeting to <br />obtain public input should be held two weeks prior to submittal of the recommended plan to the <br />community's governing body. <br /> <br />8. Action Plan <br /> <br />A. Select Appropriate Measures <br /> <br />Some measures will fallout during the planning process. They will be obvious and easy <br />to implement. However, the plan should still systematically review each proposed flood <br />mitigation measure and discard it only after the following questions are answered in the negative: <br /> <br />. Is the measure technically appropriate for the hazard? <br /> <br />. Is the measure appropriate for the community's needs and goals? <br /> <br />. Is the measure affordable? <br /> <br />. Are the measure's benefits worth it compared to the cost of the measure? <br /> <br />. Will the measure comply with all local, state and federal regulations? <br /> <br />. Does the measure have a beneficial or neutral impact on the environment? <br /> <br />16 <br />