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Apalachee Bay and St. Marks River Watershed Risk Map Stakeholder Meeting

NWFWMD. Apalachee Bay and St. Marks River Watershed Risk Map Stakeholder Meeting. August 13, 2014. Watershed Vision. Risk MAP will … identify existing data and seek to obtain and … communicate flood hazard data that… increases public awareness and leads to …

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Apalachee Bay and St. Marks River Watershed Risk Map Stakeholder Meeting

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  1. NWFWMD Apalachee Bay and St. Marks River Watershed Risk Map Stakeholder Meeting August 13, 2014

  2. Watershed Vision Risk MAP will … identify existing data and seek to obtain and … communicate flood hazard data that… increases public awareness and leads to … action that reduces risk to life and property by… connectinghazard mapping, hazard mitigation and the NFIP through the mapping process at the community level while… creating data crucial for … emergency operations in the event of a natural disaster.

  3. APALACHEE BAY & ST MARKS RIVER WATERSHED

  4. DISCOVERY • FEMA’s Risk MAP program Discovery process helps communities identify areas at risk for flooding and solutions for reducing that risk. • To work closely with communities to better understand local flood risk, mitigation efforts, and other topics and spark watershed-wide discussions about increasing resilience to flooding.

  5. Overall Meeting Goals: • Get to know your community better and your view of the flood protection measures and assets you have.  • Obtain new flood hazard information, plans, and data. • Understand how we can build upon the existing maps and flood hazard mitigation plans. • Plan for the future and Post Meeting Follow Up

  6. We Are Holding This Meeting To Engage Our Stakeholders: • Where would you like to see improvements in flood hazard maps in your community? • What are your suggestions or ideas to help build a better or more flood resistant community? • What is your vision for the watershed’s future, as well as the importance of mitigation planning and community outreach

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