Jim Reed, CTCOG and Curtis Beitel, P.E., CFM

• Overview of FEMA’s Map Modernization

– Bell County DFIRM Update

– Examples from Killeen

• Update on Bell County LiDAR

• Overview of FEMA’s Risk MAP

– Vision and Goals

– Lifecycle

• Tips to Leverage Federal Funding Opportunities

– TWDB FMA Flood Protection Planning

– Risk MAP

• Program Overview:

– Nationwide effort to update the nation’s flood hazard and risk information and produce digital versions of NFIP map products

– Complete in 2010

• Challenges:

– Levees

– Storm surge data

– NFIP Communities

– Potential degradation of data

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

2005

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

2006

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

2007

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

2008

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

2009

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

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End State

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

Texas FEMA Map

MOD in

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FEMA

National

Goals

Number of Counties

Mapped

254 126

Percentage 100% 50%

Population 20,851,820 19,803,969

Percentage 100%

95% 92%

Area of Counties

Mapped (sq mi)

264,708 119,448

Percentage 100%

45% 65%

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

• Performed by Halff Associates for FEMA Region 6

• Initiated in FY 2005

• Initial CCO Meeting = 4/6/2005

• Preliminary DFIRM/FIS = 9/29/2006

• Final CCO Meeting = 1/8/2007

• Effective DFIRM/FIS = 9/26/2008

• 2002 Partial Detailed Study = 32.4 miles – Updated H&H, mapping by Halff Associates

• 2005 Existing Data Study = 25.2 miles – Updated H&H, mapping by City of Killeen

• Redelineated Detailed Study = 473 miles – 1979-1982 H&H onto Killeen 2’ and USGS topo

• Refine / Establish Zone A = 704 miles – Regression equation -> depth -> onto USGS topo

– About 200 miles of digital conversion

• Examples from Killeen

Source: Table 1 of “Work Maps and DFIRM TSDN – Bell County”, October 2006

• Jim Reed, CTCOG

• If Map Modernization was about

fixing broken maps then…

Risk MAP is focused on

clearly communicating hazard

risk to communities and the

public at large.

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

Through collaboration with State, Local, and Tribal entities, Risk MAP will deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property.

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

Address gaps in flood hazard data to form a solid foundation

for risk assessment, floodplain management and actuarial

soundness of the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

Ensure that a measurable increase of the public’s awareness

and understanding of risk results in a measurable reduction of

current and future vulnerability.

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

Lead and support States, local, and Tribal communities to

effectively engage in risk-based mitigation planning resulting in

sustainable actions that reduce or eliminate risks to life and

property from natural hazards.

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

Provide an enhanced digital platform that improves management

of Risk MAP, stewards information produced by Risk MAP, and

improves communication and sharing of risk data and related

products to all levels of government and the public.

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

Align Risk Analysis programs and develop

synergies to enhance decision making

capabilities through effective risk

communication and management.

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

• STEP ONE: Mapping the Risk

– Riverine and Coastal

– Dam Breach

– Levee Analysis

– Wind, Wildfire, Earthquake

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

• STEP TWO: Assess the Risk – Review study

layers and Risk Assessments

– Building Inventory Layers

– Capital Improvement Projects

– Finished Floor Elevations

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

• STEP THREE: Mitigate the Risk

– Target projects that reduce risk to life and property

– Select projects that will benefit community through cost savings and loss avoidance

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

• STEP FOUR: Communicate the Risk

– Informs citizens of the natural disaster risk

– Convey risk in terms of consequences and probability

– Use multiple media tools to convey risk, planning decisions, mitigation activities

Source: “FEMA Map Mod and Risk MAP Update”, FEMA Region 6 NAFSMA Texas Day at the Districts, August 2009

• Must have an updated topographic data source

• Watershed-wide, multi-jurisdictional study

– Include letter from each jurisdiction

– Single point of contact to administer grant

• Tell a compelling story of recent flood damages

– Damage estimates, NFIP claims

– Photos, high water marks, videos

• Have an approved Mitigation Action Plan

• Demonstrate technical capability

• TWDB - Flood Protection Planning Grant – Update H&H models for Nolan Creek

– Validate with historic data & HWM from Hermine

– Develop conceptual solutions

– Update CTCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan actions

– Provide updates for FEMA’s CNMS

• FEMA Region 6 – Risk MAP – Potential Discovery session for HUC 8 watershed

• Update the Bell County DFIRMs / FIS?

• Refine structural inventory / solutions?

• Produce other Risk MAP products?

– Discovery ≠ Project ≠ Map