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Supplemental Questions for All Activities 1 . If applying for multiple mitigation activities, how do these activities relate (e. g. , mitigation project as demonstration for public education; two different mitigation activities for the same structure; feasibility study and related mitigation project; risk assessment to serve as basis for a mitigation plan) ? The mitigation activities on the new senior center are related because each component helps to achieve ARC primary shelter status for the new structure . The activities are particularly important for the hurricane hazard as well . The shutters will better protect the contents of the structure, while the generator will ensure that electricity is available, and the higher elevation of the building will help reduce flood losses associated with hurricanes . 2. Is your community participating in the Community Rating System (CRS) ? If yes, what is your CRS rating? Indian River County is currently an active participant in the CRS program and its rating is a 7 . 3. Is your community a Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) ? While Indian River County is not currently a Cooperating Technical Partner, the community is looking into partnering with other organizations (i . e . St. Johns River Water Management District) to become one . 4. Is your community a Firewise Community ? If yes, please provide your Firewise Community number. There are no Firewise communities in Indian River County . The county and its municipalities have developed a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan that identifies wildfire hazards throughout the county, as well as steps that can be taken to reduce the risk . The wildfire mitigation plan identified the following guiding principles : 1 . Vulnerability reduction ; 2 . Community sustainability ; 3 . Stewardship ; 4 . Intergovernmental coordination/cooperation ; 5 . Public education and awareness ; and 6 . Compatibility . S. Has your community adopted building codes consistent with the International Codes ? Indian River County ' s building codes are consistent with the standard Florida building code , which is based on the International Code Council . 6. Has your community adopted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000 Code ? Indian River County has not adopted the NFPA 5000 code but is working to implement the aforementioned wildfire mitigation plan . 7. Have your community 's building codes been assessed on the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) 9 /files, what is your BCEGS rating?