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The National Flood Insurance Program. Floodplain Mapping in West Virginia. Jon Janowicz – FEMA Region III June 8, 2010. Community Tools for Floodplain Management – Flood Insurance Rate Map. Map Modernization. 5-yr Project to Create Countywide Maps for Region III (2004 to 2008)
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The National Flood Insurance Program Floodplain Mapping in West Virginia Jon Janowicz – FEMA Region III June 8, 2010
Community Tools for Floodplain Management – Flood Insurance Rate Map
Map Modernization • 5-yr Project to Create Countywide Maps for Region III (2004 to 2008) • Over $50 million investment in Region III • 100% Coverage for Region III will be available by 2011 • Digital Web Application are Springing Up • WVU Site for WV - www.mapwv.gov/flood/ • Google from FEMA – www.msc.fema.gov • Partnerships over 5-yrs • Engineering Firms – AMEC, Baker, Gannett Fleming, Greenhorne & O’Mara, AECOM, others • Federal Agencies – USGS WV, US Army Corps –Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Huntington • Universities –WVU • State involvement through the State NFIP Coordinator – Robert Perry • Others including: Region I Planning & Development, Canaan Valley Institute
Riverine Hazard in West Virginia Using WV 3m, for rural areas
Gerry AikenGIS CoordinatorFEMA Region III615 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, Pa 19106Office: 215-931-5709Cellular: 215-360-5440Fax: 215-931-5589Gerard.Aiken@DHS.gov FEMA Region 3 Response Division Geographic Information Systems
FEMA Regional Organization FCO(s) Regional Administrator Regional Advisory Council National Preparedness Disaster Assistance Disaster Operations Mitigation Management Logistics Operations Integration Planning
Preparedness Predictive event modeling (HAZUS), Disaster specific analysis, Data maintenance Response Resource allocation, Impact area, Infrastructure status, People Recovery Designated counties, Tele-registrations, Debris Removal, Demolition, People Response GIS and the Disaster Cycle“Gerry… what do you actually do?
Preparedness Missions Supported by Response GIS Logistics Support • JFO Location Analysis • Commodities Mapping • Power Generation • Transportation Contracts • Retail Location Analysis • Evacuation Routes • Sanitation Services Planning Support • Pre-Event Mapping • Situational Awareness • Imagery Gathering / Analysis • Consultation with local GIS assets • Federal Partnerships
Response Missions Supported by Response GIS Emergency Actions: • Disaster Medical Assistance • Light Search & Rescue • Hazardous Materials Control • Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) • Firefighting • Flood Control • Evacuation Human Services Support: • Water Distribution • Food Distribution, Preparation and Service • Emergency Shelter • Clothing Distribution • Infant Needs • Transportation Assistance to Victims • Sanitation, Shower Points, Laundry
Recovery Missions Supported by Response GIS • Infrastructure Support Activities: -- Emergency Power -- Manpower -- Water Supplies -- Rail Access -- Communications -- Fuel -- Sewage Treatment -- Bulk Food -- Debris Removal -- Airport Access -- Road Access -- Livestock Care -- Dams & Levees -- Agriculture -- Individual Assistance -- Public Assistance
Data Gathering and Warehousing Infrastructure. Concentrate on creation of a FEMA structured compliant GIS Data Warehouse Develop tool set so DOD members may utilize GIS data in house and in environments that are less then IT friendly. Develop Google Earth and the ESRI Flex Viewer for operational situational awareness usage. Develop the Region III Response Division’s GIS Methods and Procedures 2010 GIS Goals