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1 Flood Risk Outreach Tools for Georgia Communities GAFM 10 th Annual Conference Presented By: Jarrett Mattli April 13, 2016

2 Presentation Overview Guidebooks Toolkits Templates Educational Videos Resource Links

3 Floodplain Management Quick Guide Updated in 2015

4 Floodplain Management Quick Guide General Updates: Updated for Risk MAP Organized into sections Incorporated live links to online resources Updated content throughout

5 Floodplain Management Quick Guide New & Expanded Content: Incorporated additional information for coastal communities Additional Information on Permit Reviews Added information about levees Expanded information related to higher floodplain management standards Expanded recommended mitigation measures Refreshed flood insurance content

6 New Resource: Flood Response Toolkit

7 Flood Response Toolkit Before the Flood Flood Mapping and Defining Areas at Risk Planning & Preparedness Public Awareness & Outreach Flood Forecasting Flood Warnings Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Dam Safety Community Rating System

8 Flood Response Toolkit During the Flood Keeping Your Community Safe Public safety messaging Pets, livestock, and large animals Evacuation and safety considerations Emergency response partners Temporary flood protection measures Evacuation Evacuation routes & traffic Evacuating populations with functional or special needs Hurricane evacuation Keeping Your Community Informed Public notification during a flood Temporary shelter

9 Flood Response Toolkit After the Flood Safety Considerations Meeting NFIP Requirements After a Flood Performing a Building Condition Survey Assessing Damages to Building in the Floodplain Restoring Flood Damaged Property Cleaning Up After the Flood Flood Insurance & Claims Applying for Assistance Communicating With Your Residents

10 Flood Response Toolkit Templates Building Survey Resident Letter Template Habitability Notices How to Select a Contractor Brochure Keeping Safe After a Flood Sample Building Inspection Checklist

11 Outreach Guidebook Provides a walkthrough of Mapping Activities from Start to Finish Discovery Data Development Preliminary FIRM Release Post Preliminary Processes Resources Outreach Material

12 Outreach Guidebook Outreach Materials Fact Sheets Lenders Fact Sheet Realty Professionals Fact Sheet Building Professionals Fact Sheet Public Fact Sheet Internal Talking Points Public Talking Points Press Release Templates Sample Property Owner Letters Mapping Project Brochure Template Sample News Article Example Mapping Web Page

13 Best Practices Guidebooks Greenspace and Flood Protection Guidebook Planning for Acquisitions Leveraging Partnerships Land Use & Development Codes Maximizing CRS Benefits Combining Funding Resources Compatible Recreational Uses Permit Requirements for Floodplain Uses Integrating Stormwater Management Resources

14 Best Practices Guidebooks Community Disaster Resilience Floodplain Regulations Flood Resistant Construction Improved Hazard Mapping Open Space Preservation Stormwater Management Community Rating System High-Wind Resistive Construction Integrated Planning Public Outreach & Awareness

15 Educational Videos

16 An Outreach Guide for Georgia Community Officials

17 A Georgia Property Owner s Guide to Assessing Flood Risk

18 Under Construction Flood Risk Products & Mitigation

19 Resource Links Georgia Flood MAP Website - Floodplain Management Quick Guide Flood Response Toolkit - Outreach Guidebook - Information & Templates Greenspace and Flood Protection Guidebook Community Disaster Resilience Video: An Outreach Guide for Community Officials Video: A Georgia Property Owner s Guide to Assessing Flood Risk

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