FEMA Map Modernization in North Central Texas Public Works Roundup North Central Texas Council of Governments

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1 FEMA Map in North Central Texas Public Works Roundup North Central Texas Council of Governments Michael Anderson, P.E., CFM Michael Baker Jr., Inc. FEMA Region VI Regional Management Center April 27, 2007

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3 Introduction National Flood Insurance Program Established in 1968 by Congress Basic Components Identifying and mapping flood prone communities Requiring that communities adopt and enforce floodplain management regulation Provision of Flood Insurance Over 20,000 participating communities 100,000+ flood maps 4.46 million policyholders $695 Billion of insurance in force 3

4 Introduction Accurate information about risks is the first step in preventing and reducing losses. Today, many of the Nation s flood maps reflect outdated data, severely limiting their usefulness. 4

5 Map Initiative FEMA s Map Initiative began in 2004 Initially conceived to include all counties in the country Initial budget of $1 billion over 5 years Approximately $200 million a year 5

6 Map Initiative To assist FEMA with the Map Program, a National Service Provider was contracted Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. is the lead firm of the NSP The NSP established a Regional Management Center at each of the 10 FEMA Regions Baker as the RMC in Denton, Texas provides FEMA Region VI with program management services 6

7 Map Initiative Acknowledged early on that this would not complete the task Additional funding would be required Local funds could be added to provide more detailed study, a more timely completion, and better results 7

8 Map Goals Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for communities nationwide More accurate Easier to use More readily available data Develop and maintain a premier data collection and management system (Mapping Information Platform) Develop and Implement the Plan to complete the program objectives (Multi Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan) 8

9 Mapping Information Platform Creation of the MIP Mapping Information Platform Track status of studies Repository of FIS, DFIRMs, and development data 9

10 and the MHIP Describes FEMA s Strategy for Updating NFIP Flood Maps Supports the Department of Homeland Security s Strategic Plan by Strengthening Nationwide Preparedness and Mitigation Against Natural Disasters Developed and Updated Through a Collaborative Process with Local, State, and National Participants Builds on Recommendations from our Stakeholders Schedule for Production of Digital Flood Hazard Maps 10

11 North Central Texas Council of Government Counties 11

12 Status of North Central Texas Counties Counties Under Contract for Study Funding County Study Start Preliminary Maps FY04 Collin 9/6/04 12/29/06 FY04 Dallas 9/1/04 5/30/07 FY04 Denton 9/6/04 5/30/07 FY04 Tarrant 9/1/04 5/30/07 FY05 Parker 9/12/05 5/30/07 FY05 Rockwall 6/30/05 9/29/06 12

13 Status of North Central Texas Counties (cont.) FY07 FY08 Counties Scheduled for Future Study Ellis Hood Hunt Johnson Kaufman Navarro Wise Erath Palo Pinto Maps will not be Modernized as Part of the Map Program Somervell 13

14 Map Mod Study Process ping Project Phases Pre Scoping Project Scoping Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering And Data Development DFIRM Production Preliminary DFIRM Post Preliminary Processing 30 Days Days 1 8 Months Months 30 Days 12+ Months Time frames given are approximate and will vary from study to study 14

15 Levees Levees complicate the study process due to the certification / recertification requirements (44 CFR 65.10). Information is needed for certification / re certification from the: Applicable USACE District Levee Owner or Sponsor Levee Maintenance Entity Levee Inspection Entity FEMA has issued 2 Procedure Memorandums, PM 34 and PM 43, to clarify 44 CFR

16 Components of a Base + Topography + Flood Data = Digital FIRM 16

17 Post Preliminary Phase Preliminary DFIRMs Coordination Consultation Officer (CCO) Meeting Public Notice 90 Day Appeals Period Appeals Resolution Letter of Final Determination 6 Month Compliance Period Effective Maps 17

18 Questions? 18