FEMA Map Modernizationin Texas

FEMA Map Modernizationin Texas

Texas Floodplain Manager’s AssociationTexas Floodplain Manager’s Association

Spring MeetingSpring Meeting

College Station, TexasCollege Station, Texas

Texas Floodplain Manager’s AssociationTexas Floodplain Manager’s Association

Spring MeetingSpring Meeting

College Station, TexasCollege Station, Texas

May 22, 2007

Jack Quarles, P.E.

Michael Anderson, P.E., CFM

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AgendaAgenda

• Introduction

• Map Modernization Goals

• Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

• Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)

• Map Mod Status in Texas

• Map Mod Technical Challenges

• Steps to Create an Effective FIRM

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IntroductionIntroduction

• 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

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Accurate information about risks is the first step in preventing and reducing losses.

IntroductionIntroduction

Today, many of the Nation’s flood maps reflect outdated data, severely limiting their usefulness.

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AgendaAgenda

• Introduction

• Map Modernization Goals

• Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

• Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)

• Map Mod Status in Texas

• Map Mod Technical Challenges in Texas

• Steps to Create an Effective FIRM

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Map Modernization InitiativeMap Modernization Initiative

• FEMA’s Map Modernization 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

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Map Modernization InitiativeMap Modernization 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

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Map Modernization GoalsMap Modernization 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)

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AgendaAgenda

• Introduction

• Map Modernization Goals

• Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

• Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)

• Map Mod Status in Texas

• Map Mod Technical Challenges in Texas

• Steps to Create an Effective FIRM

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What is the MIP?What is the MIP?

Web-based technology that enables management, extraction, sharing, and production of Map Modernization data

http://hazards.fema.gov

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How does the MIP Help?How does the MIP Help?

How Does It Help Me?

• Proactive Centralized Study Management and Tracking

• Standard Data Collection Search and Storage

• Free Tools Available• Improve Efficiency of Re-studies &

Map Maintenance• Measures Earned Value• Digital compendium of all flood

hazard data

How Does It Help FEMA?

• Allows FEMA to report cost and schedule performance to Congress

• Allows for accurate forecasting of milestones

• Moves FEMA into Digital Vision• Collects data for determining

funding for remainder of Map Mod and beyond

• Standardizes processes

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The Benefits of the MIPThe Benefits of the MIP

• Workflow provides a road map of FIS Process

• Single repository for DFIRMs and all supporting data

• Includes tools for scoping, engineering study, and map production

• Increases map production efficiency• Increases quality• Measures Earned Value

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Who can access the MIP?Who can access the MIP?

• Public– Home Page

– Map Modernization

– Tools & Links• Public Reports

– Learning

– Map Viewer

– Contact Center

• Authenticated Users– Workbench/Work Items– Project Dashboard– Reports & Form Letters– Search & Retrieve Data– SOMA tool– DFIRM Tools

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A Brief Tour of the MIPA Brief Tour of the MIP

http://hazards.fema.gov

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Public ReportPublic Report

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Data Standardization / Digital Storage = Less Data Conversion and Easier for Future Reuse and Search

Digital Storage – Search and RetrieveDigital Storage – Search and Retrieve

MIP SearchNo MIP

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Map ViewerMap Viewer

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Standardized Map Production Driven Processes (Workflow) = Fewer Mistakes/Smoother Production

MIP WorkflowMIP Workflow

Got MIPNo MIP

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Study Workflow DiagramStudy Workflow Diagram

Note: Each step is assigned to a workbench by Organization, Geography and Role. No User will receive every step in process.

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Workflow – LOMA’s and LOMR’sWorkflow – LOMA’s and LOMR’s

• Standardized processing of LOMA’s and LOMR’s (Amendments and Revisions) in MIP

• Enforces Regulatory process of collecting, processing and disseminating data

• Measures performance against regulatory deadlines

• Automates final determination letter generation

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Project Dashboard• This composite view shows a

snapshot of all study projects at the State level (Kentucky) listed by County and the associated health status of the projects at the County level.

• Clicking on the Counties in the Composite View will generate a Project List of project status information.

MIP Project DashboardMIP Project Dashboard

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How does the Dashboard work?How does the Dashboard work?

Dashboard Tolerances/Indicators

– > +/- 10% Red

– > +/- 5% Yellow

– < +/- 5% Green

• Currently includes: Active, Closed, Complete, On-hold, and Removed projects

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MIP Earned Value ReportMIP Earned Value Report

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Project Dashboard• Once a Project List is

generated, users can select a project (by clicking on the Project #) to display the Project Summary. The Project Summary provides detailed project-specific information including affected communities, flooding sources, project health status, and schedule and cost data.

MIP Project SummaryMIP Project Summary

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AgendaAgenda

• Introduction

• Map Modernization Goals

• Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

• Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)

• Map Mod Status in Texas

• Map Mod Technical Challenges in Texas

• Steps to Create an Effective FIRM

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Supports the Department of

Homeland Security’s Strategic Plan

by Strengthening Nationwide Preparedness

and Mitigation Against Natural

Disasters

Flood Map Modernization and the MHIPFlood Map Modernization and the MHIP

Describes FEMA’s

Strategy for Updating NFIP Flood

Maps

Builds on Recommendations

from our Stakeholders

Developed and Updated Through

a Collaborative Process with Local, State, and National Participants

Schedule for

Production of Digital

Flood Hazard Maps

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MHIP EvolutionMHIP Evolution

• Release of MHIP version 1.0 – November 2004–147 Comments were received by FEMA on version 1.0

–ASFPM and Several States were concerned about the quality of the new Maps

• Release of MHIP Version 1.5 – June 2005–Section 7 revised to include Floodplain boundary standards.

• December 2005: MHIP Version 1.6–Fiscal Year 2005 Flood Map Production – Appendix F

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2006 Congressional Report2006 Congressional Report

• Delivered to Congress on February 2006

• Describes the Status of Map Modernization as of Sept 30, 2005

• Proposes Mid-Course Adjustment

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MHIP StatusMHIP Status

• MHIP Version 2.0– August 2006: Flood map production sequencing baselined

– September 2006: Pre-release copies sent to Regions,Regional Management Centers (RMCs), States, and Mapping Coalition

– October 2006: Web files posted to FEMA’s FloodHazard Mapping Web site, initiating 60-day comment period (ended on December 15, 2006)

– http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/mh_main.shtm

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Mid-Course Adjustment – National GoalsMid-Course Adjustment – National Goals

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Updated Region VI Countywide StudiesUpdated Region VI Countywide Studies

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Mid-Course Adjustment – TexasMid-Course Adjustment – Texas

Original Current

Number of Counties Mapped 254 135

Percentage 100% 53%

Population in Mapped Counties 20,851,820 19,959,906

Percentage 100% 96%

Area of Counties Mapped (sq mi) 264,708 128,514

Percentage 100% 49%

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AgendaAgenda

• Introduction

• Map Modernization Goals

• Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

• Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)

• Map Mod Status in Texas

• Map Mod Technical Challenges in Texas

• Steps to Create an Effective FIRM

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Texas Countywide StudiesTexas Countywide Studies

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Status of Texas CountiesStatus of Texas Counties

• Effective– Hays 9/2/2005

– Midland 9/16/2005

– Bastrop 1/19/2006

– Wharton 4/5/2006

– Fayette 10/17/2006

• LFD Issued– Burnet (partial) 5/16/2007 Effective Date 11/16/2007

– Guadalupe 5/2/2007 Effective Date 11/2/2007

– Harris 12/18/2006 Effective Date 6/18/2007

– Lubbock 3/28/2007 Effective Date 9/28/2007

• Near LFD – Cooke

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Status of Texas Counties (cont)Status of Texas Counties (cont)

• Preliminary Map Stage (15 Counties)– Travis 2/24/06 Appeals Resolution– Comal 3/10/06 On Hold– Webb 9/7/06 Appeal Period Ends 6/9/07– Williamson 9/28/06 Comment Period Ends 5/22/07– Randall 9/28/06 Revised Prelim. 3/30/07– Potter 9/28/06 Revised Prelim. 3/30/07– Liberty 9/29/06 Appeal Period Ended 5/15/07– Rockwall 9/29/06 Appeal Period Ended 4/11/07– Bell 9/29/06 Appeal Period Ends 6/09/07– McLennan 9/29/06 Comment Period Ends 6/09/07– Cooke 9/29/06 Appeal Period Ended 4/11/07– Collin 12/29/06 Appeal Period Ends 6/29/07– Smith 3/30/07 CCO Meeting 4/25/2007– Waller 3/30/07 CCO Meeting 5/9/2007– Parker 5/10/2007

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Status of Texas Counties (cont)Status of Texas Counties (cont)

• Near Preliminary– Dallas– Denton– El Paso– Tarrant

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Presentation AgendaPresentation Agenda

• Introduction

• Map Modernization Goals

• Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

• Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)

• Map Mod Status in Texas

• Map Mod Technical Challenges in Texas

• Steps to Create an Effective FIRM

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LeveesLevees

• Levees complicate the study process due to the certification / re-certification 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 65.10.

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Texas Counties with Levees

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Texas Coastal Counties with New Surge AnalysisTexas Coastal Counties with New Surge Analysis

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Presentation AgendaPresentation Agenda

• Introduction

• Map Modernization Goals

• Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

• Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)

• Map Mod Status in Texas

• Map Mod Technical Challenges in Texas

• Steps to Create an Effective FIRM

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Map Mod Study ProcessMap Mod Study Process

Flood Mapping Project Flood Mapping Project PhasesPhases

Hydrologicand HydraulicEngineeringAnd DataDevelopment

DFIRM Production

PreliminaryDFIRM

PostPreliminaryProcessing

ProjectScoping

30 Days 1-8 Months 12-18 Months 30 Days 12+ Months30-90 Days

Time frames given are approximate and will vary from study to study

Pre-Scoping

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Production Phase to Preliminary DFIRMsProduction Phase to Preliminary DFIRMs

• Surveying• Topography Development• Base Map• Hydrology• Hydraulics• Work Maps• DFIRMs• Incorporation of LOMCs• Preliminary Map Distribution

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Components of a Flood MapComponents of a Flood Map

Digital FIRM=

Base + Topography Flood Data+

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Post-Preliminary PhasePost-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

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ContactsContacts

Jack Quarles, PEFEMA Region VISenior Engineer940-898-5156Jack.Quarles@dhs.gov

Michael Anderson, P.E., CFM

Michael Baker Jr., Inc.

RMC 6 Lead

940-783-4136

manderson@mbakercorp.com

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Questions?