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Flood Map Modernization Oct 31, 2007

Explore the ongoing efforts of the Flood Map Modernization initiative to update and improve flood hazard data. Learn about the next generation vision for the program, including better integration, managing flood risk, and meeting unmet needs.

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Flood Map Modernization Oct 31, 2007

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  1. Flood Map ModernizationOct 31, 2007 Doug Bellomo, P.E., Director FEMA Risk Analysis Division

  2. Flood Map Modernization • Flood Map Modernization – What Is Underway • The Next Generation – Our Vision for What’s Next

  3. Flood Map Modernization

  4. Background • Flood Map Modernization is a 5-yr $1 billion Presidential Initiative that ends in FY08 • Focus of the work is to update National Flood Insurance Program maps which are used by over 20,000 local governments and referenced over 35 million times per year • Map updates focus on increasing the quality of the flood hazard data and utility of the product (e.g. making it digital)

  5. Map Mod - Key Elements • Solid performance based project and program management infrastructure focused on results • Strong effective partnerships with State, Local and National organizations as well as Other Federal Agencies • Premier flood and Geographic Information System data collection and dissemination platform

  6. Map Mod - Key Elements • Digital flood hazard data and flood maps for 92% of Nation’s population • New, updated, or validated engineering data for over 260,000 mapped flood hazard miles (~30% of total miles mapped) • About 650,000 mapped stream, coastal miles meeting Floodplain Boundary Standard (~75% of total miles mapped)

  7. Re-Balancing Quality and QuantityMid-Course Adjustment “New” Metrics Quantity Quality Key Performance Parameters - KPP

  8. Key Performance Indicator 1- Population with preliminary modernized maps

  9. Key Performance Indicator 2-Population with effective modernized maps

  10. Planned Progress FY07 Close(MHIP Version 2.5 - April 2007)

  11. Planned Effective FY10 Close(MHIP Version 2.5 - April 2007)

  12. The Next GenerationOur Vision for What’s Next

  13. Next – Taking Care of Unmet Needs • All National Flood Insurance Program Communities Get a Modernized Map (~98% of US Population) • Flood Hazard Engineering Data Around Levees and Along Coasts • Perform additional flood hazard data assessments in and around levees • Continued close coordination with USACE on levee database • More robust and additional flood hazard assessments for coastal areas

  14. Next – Doing things Smarter • Drive to use the map update process as catalyst for better integrating flood hazard data with flood risk assessments and mitigation plans • NFIP statutes require assessment of flood hazard data and maps each five years • Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires mitigation plans as condition of disaster assistance and provides incentives enhanced planning • Deliberate emphasis on managing the flood risk not the flood map

  15. Next – Focus Remains on Having Reliable Data • Good flood data is key and maintaining integrity involves: • Assessing potential degradation due to changes that may affect flood hazard data: • Physical – man made and natural • Climatology – incorporating the latest history • Methodology – engaging industry and academia • Maintain and improve the infrastructure developedto deliver and communicate flood risk

  16. Next – Scope Summary • Continued Focus on Reliable Flood Hazard Data • Coastal • Levees • NFIP Communities (92%-98%) • Staying current with changing conditions • Working Smarter • Integrating statutory requirements (NFIP, DMA 2k) • Managing flood risk not flood maps

  17. Next – Benefits of an Integrated Approach • Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning interwoven with Risk Identification Flood Hazard Data Updates • Enables FEMA to more efficiently meet statutory requirements (DMA2k and NFIP) • Opens door for quantitatively tracking flood risk over time • More effectively communicates risk and benefits of taking action

  18. Next – Benefits of an Integrated Approach • Addresses GAO Report on Flood Map Modernization Recommendation: • “…that FEMA develop and implement useful performance measures that define FEMA’s progress in increasing stakeholders’ awareness and use of the new maps, including improved mitigation efforts…” • Improved NFIP soundness by: • Providing data necessary for confident focused flood risk reduction efforts • Reducing potential for increased exposure to fund (e.g. homes built in what is today not properly shown as a flood hazard area) • Keeping flood hazard reduction on the radar for state and local governments

  19. Summary • Map Modernization focuses on modernizing Products, Processes, and developing the Platform • The Next Generation focuses on: • Maintaining Products and the Platform • Meeting Unmet Flood Hazard Data Needs • Better Integration – Portfolio Management • Measuring Flood Risk Reduction in a way that will improve NFIP soundness • Any change to the concepts presented would require in-depth best value assessment before making investment decisions

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