Master Plan Nashua Fire Rescue, NH
Next, the scores for each action were added to determine priority. Finally, the Resilient Nashua Initiative
stakeholders reviewed the scores and resulting prioritization to make sure it was consistent with the City’s
goals and Master Plan. The STAPLEE prioritized mitigation actions appear in the following figure. STAPLEE
scores of o or below were determined to have costs that outweigh the benefits and will be reassessed in the
next plan update. These actions were not continued to the implementation review.
Figure 37. Nashua Hazard Mitigation Actions
Nashua Hazard Mitigation Actions
1. Signal failure prevention through additional wireless communications and backup power
sources.
2. Mast arm inspections throughout City.
3. Improve drainage capacity of problem flood areas, particularly Wethersfield/Westwood,
Shelly Drive and Browning Ave, Victor Ave at Emmett St, Westchester Dr, Wilmington Rd at New
Searles Rd, Pemberton Rd at Belfast St, Park Ave/Lawndale Ave area, Courtland St/Hall Ave
area; C, D, E Streets, Marshall St (Bowers to East Hollis}, and Spaulding Ave.
4. Work with Pennichuck to increase public awareness of methods to reduce water
consumption during drought conditions.
5. Improve outreach and education regarding mold and other health concerns resulting
from flooding.
é. Increase the capacity of culverts and storm drains and ensure drainage systems are
properly engineered, citizens are included in the planning process, particularly as part of future
paving initiatives.
7. Continue to work with Eversource to harden electrical infrastructure, including trimming
trees near power lines.
8. Enforce building codes, particularly those related to wind and snow load.
9. Provide ongoing outreach and education regarding snow load.
10. Work with local utilities to conduct public outreach and education to ensure energy users
are operating systems efficiently during times of extreme temperatures and are aware of
heating and cooling assistance options.
11. Enforce fire permit regulations.
12. Make available NFIP, insurance, and building codes explanatory pamphlets or booklets.
13. Enhance local officials, builders, developers, local citizens, and other stakeholders’
knowledge of how to read and interpret the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
14, Routinely clean and repair stormwater drains.
15. Ask residents to help keep storm drains clear of debris during storms (not to rely solely on
Public Works).
16. Collect rainwater and use natural runoff to water plants.
17. Provide grassy swales along roadsides.
18. Add building insulation to walls and attics and conduct overall weatherization upgrades.
19. Install generators, solar + storage, and quick-connect emergency generator hook-ups for
critical facilities and other residential, commercial, industrial, & specialty properties.
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