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10 Town of Aurora 2022 Erie County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan – Town of Aurora An update to the County’s original 2015 plan, the focus of the plan is to identify actions that would help reduce long- term risks caused by hazards or disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, or wildfires. Each participating jurisdiction was provided with a profile overviewing their community and the risks they face, along with a list of recommended actions they can take to mitigate those risks. Overall, two hazards were identified as high risk for Aurora, flooding and utility failure. To address these risks and others, four recommended actions were provided for the Town to undertake: 1. Conduct a vulnerability assessment for each school to determined improvements needed to mitigate future hazards. 2. Conduct a study to determine where a potable water facility could be built in the Town. 3. Install two generators at each emergency facility in the Town. 4. Work with the Count to conduct outreach to flood-prone properties in the Town. 2023 Town of Aurora Complete Streets Policy Adopted in 2023, the objective of the policy is for the Town to ensure they are creating safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation networks that accommodate the needs of all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, farmers and other businesses. Inspired by New York State’s 2011 Complete Streets Act which requires all federal and state funded transportation projects to design roadways for all users; the Town’s policy also requires locally funded projects to do the same. State of the Region: Western New York Strategic Plan There are ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) across New York State, each designed to empower local officials to address the most pertinent needs in their communities. The Town of Aurora falls within the Western New York (WNY) region, regional priorities identified in the WNY that should be considered with the growth of Aurora into the future include: (1) Catalyze Private Investment in Our