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1 FEMA FLOOD MAPS Public Works Department Stormwater Management Division March 6, 2018

2 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

3 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

4 FEMA NFIP Orange County began participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in the 1970 s. County s participation enables citizens to purchase flood insurance as a protection against flood losses.

5 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

6 FEMA CRS Orange County began participating in the CRS Program in The CRS program rewards communities which undertake floodplain activities beyond NFIP requirements. Orange County has Class 5 rating which means residents of Orange County are receiving a maximum discount of 25% on their flood insurance premium.

7 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

8 Flood Insurance Flood insurance is not just for properties located in the 100-year floodplain. 25% of flood insurance claims are for structures outside the 100-year floodplain. Homeowners, renters, and business owners located outside the 100-year floodplain can purchase standard policies or reduced-rate preferred risk policies.

9 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

10 County Watersheds

11 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

12 FIRM Map Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Zones in Orange County, Fl

13 FIRM Map District 1 18% Parcels in floodplain

14 FIRM Map District 2 11% Parcels in floodplain

15 FIRM Map District 3 21% Parcels in floodplain

16 FIRM Map District 4 18% Parcels in floodplain

17 FIRM Map District 5 20% Parcels in floodplain

18 FIRM Map District 6 12% Parcels in floodplain

19 FIRM Map How is FIRM Map used? Issue flood zone determinations Contact Stormwater Mgmt. to determine correct flood zone designation. Floodplain can be viewed on County s InfoMap and Property Appraiser. Also available on FEMA Website. (FEMA Flood Map Service Center)

20 FIRM Map How is FIRM Map used? Issue floodplain permits New development located within 100 year flood zone Complete and submit an application Processed and a hold is placed on building permit until Elevation Certificate is submitted and accepted. Confirmation that structure is built 1 above the 100-year flood elevation.

21 FIRM Map Orange County Ordinance Finish Floor Elevation of Building > 1.0 Foot above 100-Year Flood Stage 100-YEAR FLOOD STAGE NORMAL WATER LEVEL 1.0 Ft.

22 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

23 Current FEMA Efforts

24 Presentation Overview FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Flood Insurance County Watersheds Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Current FEMA Efforts County Efforts

25 County Efforts Master Plan Updates

26 County Efforts Master Plan Updates In 2014 Updates to the Watershed Master Plans were initiated. Updates will provide: Better Floodplain & Risk Management Enhanced Primary Drainage System Inventory Standardize GIS based Watershed Models Greater Detail

27 County Efforts Identify unmapped flood zone areas Stormwater Mgmt. is using GIS and Master Plans to identify high risk areas. FEMA will be notified through the Letter of Map Change process. FEMA will update the FIRMs and assign a floodplain designation. Identify unmapped flood zone area Mapped FEMA flood zone area

28 County Efforts CRS 2017 Manual 3-year cycle CRS verification visit on April 4th. New CRS 2017 Manual replaces 2007 Manual. No Major impacts to County s CRS Rating. Current Class 5 Rating remains.

29 County Efforts Community Outreach Conduct community outreach to inform residents about: NFIP, Flood Risks, Flood Mitigation, Flood Insurance. Participate in the County s Hurricane Expo. Distribute A Citizen s Guide to Flood Protection flyer.

30 Questions?

31 FEMA FLOOD MAPS Public Works Department Stormwater Management Division March 6, 2018

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