National Flood Insurance Program Participation GAFM Showcase: Multiple Agencies Combating Georgia s Flood Risk Together: Proven Results Gained by Strong Partnerships Moderator: Jill Bazinet, PE, CFM GAFM Chair
National Flood Insurance Program Participation AGENDA Presentations Tom Shillock, CFM State NFIP Coordinator Terry Lunn State Hazard Mitigation Officer Jeff Morris Silver Jackets Coordinator Lightning Round Presentations Brian Shoun, PE, CFM DeKalb County Alice Champagne, CFM City of Roswell Amy Bergbreiter, PE, CFM Gwinnett County Moderated Panel Discussion
Georgia Flood M.A.P. Program
National Flood Insurance Program Participation
Risk MAP Projects
Past, Present and Future Partnerships
GA DNR Dam Safety Program
Recent Presidential Disaster Declarations
Repetitive Loss Properties
HMA Mitigated Properties
Community Rating System
Flood Inundation Mapping
State Training Sessions
FY 2015 Community Assistance Visits & Technical Assistance Visits
Special Flood Hazard Area Project Reviews
Resilience Meetings
Community Open House Meetings
June 4, 2015 Georgia Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security GAFM Showcase: Multiple Agencies Combating Georgia s Flood Risk Together: Proven Results Gained by Strong Partnerships Terry K Lunn Hazard Mitigation Division Director
State Hazard Mitigation Plan Enhanced Plan Update Approved by FEMA on March 18, 2014 Recertified through March 30, 2019 Maintain Stafford Act Disaster Assistance eligibility Additional HMGP Funds (33% increase) DR1833, DR1858, DR1973, DR4165 ($13.3 million) DR4215 (TBD) State Commitment to Mitigation Local Plan Support Program Management Capability Project Implementation Capability Assessment of Mitigation Actions Utilizes funds to meet program goals
Local Mitigation Plan Status Strong Local-State Partnerships Initial Plan Development Grants awarded to all 159 counties 159 Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Plans approved Governor s Customer Service Awardee First Local Plan Update Cycle Grants awarded to 158 counties One county self-funded 138 Plan Updates Approved Second Local Plan Update Cycle Grants awarded to 51 counties 1 plan update approved
HMA Grant Funding and Activities Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program $148.6 million (1990-Present) $13.3 million extra due to Enhanced Status Non-Disaster Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program $39.5 million (2002-Present) Flood Mitigation Assistance $10.9 million (1997- Present) Total All Programs $199 million Flood Mitigation Accomplishments 1379 properties mitigated through acquisition 90 structures elevated 53 Drainage improvement projects
Georgia Flood MAP Support Provided copies of local mitigation plans Provided critical facility data from the State s Georgia Mitigation Information System Provided mitigated properties data which we catalogue in the Georgia Mitigation Information System Participated in all Risk MAP discovery meetings Provided summary of information on current mitigation plans Provided information on flood risk and mitigation actions Provided information on HMA grants
Mitigation Resources - Documents GEMA website has resources (documents and website links) to help local communities update their plans and develop mitigation projects http://www.gema.ga.gov/mitigation/pages/resources.aspx Documents FEMA Mitigation Planning Guides GEMA Mitigation Planning Documents HM and Long term Recovery Planning HMA Pre-applications Laws Regulations Policies Other Resources Safe Rooms State Hazard Mitigation Strategy
Georgia Mitigation Information System Georgia Mitigation Information System (GMIS) Developed in 1995 as a tool to assist in local mitigation planning GMIS upgrade and data migration completed in December 2014 Map and Application Enhancements GMIS has >25,000 records on Critical Facility Data Data is populated by local governments to support risk assessment Expanded to include Mitigated Properties and NFIP Data Repetitive loss data (1682 Records) GMIS currently has >2,100 mitigated properties System is populated by GEMA staff at project closeout 267 repetitive loss properties mitigated GMIS currently has 332 mitigated properties with losses avoided Utilized to track open space properties
HAZUS Level 2 DCA awarded a HUD Resilience Grant in 2008 Partnered with Polis Center and GEMA Developed Translator for WinGAP CAMA System Utilized Critical Facility and Tax Assessor Data HAZUS Level 2 analysis and report for 4 counties Hurricane, Riverine and Coastal Flooding, Tornado PDMC and HMGP Grants Development of 6 additional translators HAZUS Level 2 for 22 counties (used for 2 nd local plan update cycle) Continue to utilize Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants for HAZUS Level 2 analysis to support local mitigation plan updates DNR Coastal Resources Division Development of 3 translators
Disaster Resilient Building Construction Appendices DCA awarded a HUD Resilience Grant in 2008 Develop Disaster Resilient Building Construction (DRBC) Appendices for IBC and IRC A task force of 19 stakeholders appointed to improve any provisions in the code or develop new provisions relating to hurricane, flood, and tornado disasters AdHoc Subcommittee of 7 members DRBC Appendices Optional Code+ for Flood Resistant Construction Increased freeboard over what is currently adopted Options for +1, +2, or +3 Two communities have adopted these appendices Webinar: http://go.usa.gov/3wnhk
Georgia Silver Jackets Program ASFPM Conference Atlanta, GA 4 June 2015 Jeff Morris GA SJ Collaborator Savannah District USACE US Army Corps of Engineers BUILDING STRONG
Background Since Hurricane Katrina and other flood events, the Corps has shifted to a shared responsibility stance for Flood Risk Management (FRM) Started with a 2008 white paper by then Director of Civil Works, Major General Don Riley 2 BUILDING STRONG
Consequence Category Risk Flood Risk Management Program Risk-Informed Decision Making and Communication Consequence analysis ( especially populations ) Forestall possible failure mechanisms Quantify / communicate residual risk Ask which projects will fail to perform as designed, the likelihood of failure, and the consequences Recognize limits in disaster prediction Recognize limits in structural protection Overarching Approach Systems Approach River basins / Watersheds / Coastal zones From INDIVIDUAL projects to INTERDEPENDENT systems From IMMEDIATE to LONG-TERM solutions Single actions trigger > 1 system responses / reactions Adaptive Management Measure responses to interventions within systems to adjust planning, construction and operations in response to changing conditions. Integrated Water Resources Management State-of-the-Art Technology Improve resiliency of structures Update design criteria Improve approaches to planning / design Leverage remote sensing / GIS / nanotechnology /.... Coastal / River Information System Collaboration and Partnering Multiple organizations contribute to problem-solving Leverage funding, data, and talent Efficiencies, given scarce resources Sophisticated state / interstate organizations Tribes, local governments, non-profit organizations Partnering with profit-making organizations a next step Getting Ready Actions taken BEFORE the event, including planning, training, and preparations Flood Risk Management system assessment / inspections Monitoring / forecasting threats State and Local Coordination Reservoir operations Flood Fight Preparation Driving Down the Risks Activities that PREVENT a disaster, reduce its chance of happening, or reduce its damaging effects. Modify mitigation plans Identify future mitigation opportunities Develop system improvements Life-Cycle Risk Management USACE Disaster Preparedness, Levee Safety, and Silver Jackets Programs FEMA Preparedness Programs USACE FPMS, PAS, and Silver Jackets FEMA Mitigation Programs State and Local Partnerships USACE Emergency Response Program and Reservoir Operations Hazard Mitigation Plans Floodplain Management Plans Pre and Post Response and Recovery Activities NRCS Conservation Easements FEMA NRF Response Activities USACE Rehabilitation Assistance Program FEMA Mitigation, PA, and IA Programs Federal Recovery Programs The Flood Fight Actions taken DURING the initial impact of a disaster, including those to save lives and prevent further property damage Emergency system strengthening Monitor and report flood impact Monitor system performance Support State / Local FF Getting back on our feet Actions taken AFTER the initial impact, including those directed toward a return to normalcy. Repair damaged systems Assess and document system performance Implement mitigation measures / system improvements Shared Flood Risk Management Driving Down the Risks with an Informed and Engaged Public Risk-Informed Decisionmaking RISK = expected value of an unwanted event which may or may not occur Initial Risk Outreach Federal / State / Local Natural Storage Federal / State / Local Structural Federal / State / Local Non Structural Federal / State / Local Contingency Plans Federal / State / Local / Individual Building Codes State / Local Zoning Local Insurance Residual Risk All Stakeholders contribute to reducing risk! Individual / NFIP Step 1: Screening Consequences ( Threat Agnostic ) A rigorous process of: Threat-Agnostic Consequences Prioritization Threat-informed Vulnerability Assessment Probabilistic Prioritization of Investments Consistent Analysis of Alternatives Common Operating Picture Systems / Portfolio Mastery x Step 2: P ( Consequence Threat ) Vulnerability ( Internal ) I II III IV V Condition Classification A B C D F Adequate Probably Adequate x Probably Inadequate Step 3: P ( Threat ) Threat ( External ) Inadequate Failed 11 16 20 23 25 7 12 17 21 24 4 8 13 18 22 2 5 9 14 19 1 3 6 10 15 BUILDING STRONG
Flood Risk Management Program Overarching Approach Adaptive Management Measure responses to interventions within systems to adjust planning, construction and operations in response to changing conditions. Risk-Informed Decision Making and Communication Consequence analysis ( especially populations ) Forestall possible failure mechanisms Quantify / communicate residual risk Ask which projects will fail to perform as designed, the likelihood of failure, and the consequences Recognize limits in disaster prediction Recognize limits in structural protection Integrated Water Resources Management State-of-the-Art Technology Improve resiliency of structures Update design criteria Improve approaches to planning / design Leverage remote sensing / GIS / nanotechnology /.... Coastal / River Information System Systems Approach River basins / Watersheds / Coastal zones From INDIVIDUAL projects to INTERDEPENDENT systems From IMMEDIATE to LONG-TERM solutions Single actions trigger > 1 system responses / reactions Collaboration and Partnering Multiple organizations contribute to problem-solving Leverage funding, data, and talent Efficiencies, given scarce resources Sophisticated state / interstate organizations Tribes, local governments, non-profit organizations Partnering with profit-making organizations a next step BUILDING STRONG
Risk Shared Flood Risk Management Driving Down the Risks with an Informed and Engaged Public Initial Risk Outreach Federal / State / Local Natural Storage Federal / State / Local Structural Federal / State / Local Non Structural Federal / State / Local Contingency Plans Federal / State / Local / Individual Building Codes State / Local Zoning Local Insurance Individual / NFIP Residual Risk All Stakeholders contribute to reducing risk! BUILDING STRONG
Life-Cycle Flood Risk Management Getting Ready Actions taken BEFORE the event, including planning, training, and preparations Flood Risk Management system assessment / inspections Monitoring / forecasting threats State and Local Coordination Reservoir operations Flood Fight Preparation Driving Down the Risks Activities that PREVENT a disaster, reduce its chance of happening, or reduce its damaging effects. Modify mitigation plans Identify future mitigation opportunities Develop system improvements USACE Disaster Preparedness, Levee Safety, and Silver Jackets Programs FEMA Preparedness Programs USACE FPMS, PAS, and Silver Jackets FEMA Mitigation Programs State and Local Partnerships Hazard Mitigation Plans Floodplain Management Plans Pre and Post Response and Recovery Activities NRCS Conservation Easements USACE Emergency Response Program and Reservoir Operations FEMA NRF Response Activities USACE Rehabilitation Assistance Program FEMA Mitigation, PA, and IA Programs Federal Recovery Programs The Flood Fight Actions taken DURING the initial impact of a disaster, including those to save lives and prevent further property damage Emergency system strengthening Monitor and report flood impact Monitor system performance Support State / Local FF Getting back on our feet Actions taken AFTER the initial impact, including those directed toward a return to normalcy. Repair damaged systems Assess and document system performance Implement mitigation measures / system improvements BUILDING STRONG
Silver Jackets State Teams Operationalizing Interagency FRM Partners State-Led ( Voice of our Customers ) States set priorities for Interagency Federal support Interagency Method of Delivery ( MOD ) Existing Authorities Collaboration across agencies and levels of government Leverage resources: talent, data, funding Engaged with communities Facilitating Government Programs As of: 15 AUG 2011 BUILDING STRONG
Georgia Silver Jackets Flood Risk Management Team 36 BUILDING STRONG
About the Georgia SJ Team The Georgia Silver Jackets team brings together individuals from different agencies and fields of expertise to facilitate collaboration, share information, and leverage resources to identify areas in the state that are at risk of flooding and assist communities in reducing risks. The Georgia Silver Jackets team is a one-stop shop for city and county governments to obtain information and assistance to reduce flood risks. 37 BUILDING STRONG
What Can Silver Jackets Teams Do? Interagency focus on state priorities Improve overall risk communication (joint messaging) Promote comprehensive flood risk mgmt strategies and policies (shared strategies) Share information (reduce duplication, fill data gaps) Flood forecast inundation mapping Risk MAP support CRS Support Inter-state basin coordination (state-to-state and regional task forces) Storm Surge Modeling State Hazard Mitigation Plan (team assistance in updating) HAZUS data updates High Water Marks NFIP Updates FFRMS Updates BUILDING STRONG
Interagency Silver Jackets Projects in Georgia Levee Flood Risk Management Flood Forecast Inundation Mapping Non-Structural Flood Risk Management 39 BUILDING STRONG
Flood Forecast Inundation Mapping Macon Levee, GA Ocmulgee River 40 BUILDING STRONG
NOAA s National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service Flood Inundation Mapping AHPS Website http://water.weather.gov/ahps/inundation.php http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/inundation/inundation_google.php?gage=macg1 41 BUILDING STRONG
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Macon Levee Flood Risk Management Interagency Project The Macon, GA levee system protects 2,900 acres of the city consisting of commercial, industrial, municipal, and agricultural properties. No residential properties. Macon Levee is not accredited by FEMA The purpose of this analysis is to prepare a HEC-RAS 2-D Model to display inundation with greater precision. http://www.hec.usace.army.mil/software/hecras/demo.aspx 44 BUILDING STRONG
Flood Forecast Inundation Mapping along the Chattahoochee River 45 BUILDING STRONG
Flood Forecast Inundation Mapping Etowah River of the Coosa Basin City of Canton, Georgia BUILDING STRONG
Non-Structural Flood Risk Management Analysis for Hyde Park, Augusta, GA 47 BUILDING STRONG
DeKalb County Collaboration Brian Shoun, PE, CFM www.ready.ga.gov
DeKalb County Flood Mitigation County Wide Over $33 Million in grants Over $146 Million in benefits Over 88 properties acquired Still over 3,400 structures in floodplain with 90% PRE-FIRM www.ready.ga.gov
Drew Valley Project Removal of nuisance flooding 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 year events Over $ 6.6 Million in housing acquisitions Over $ 2 Million in structural improvements Detention basin and 5 box culverts Over 60 Homes protected Additional benefits www.ready.ga.gov
Drew Valley Project 2009 www.ready.ga.gov
Drew Valley Project 2015 www.ready.ga.gov
Drew Valley Project 2015 www.ready.ga.gov
City of Roswell Collaboration Alice Champagne, CFM
Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) Program: Communicating Flood Risk and Consequences to Communities Partnership with USGS and City of Roswell and Alpharetta Project Total Cost $ 125,500 $39,450 each city $46,600 USGS http://ga.water.usgs.gov/fim Inundation Maps translate flood data into operational maps that communicate risk and the consequences of current and forecasted flooding
Flood-Inundation Map of Big Creek in Alpharetta and Roswell Big Creek was selected as inundation mapping site because of the length of record at the Big Creek streamgage (02335700) National Weather Service Flood Forecast Point Flooding effects on a large number of people and structures Hydraulic Modeling developed with high resolution lidar elevation data and geospatial imagery Process creates a grid showing depths of flooding-- 6.0 feet to 15.0 feet in 0.5 foot intervals. Results show probable areas of floodwater overlaid onto a City map which helps communities plan and respond to floods Published on the web along with an interactive online map viewer http://water.usgs.gov/osw/flood_inundation
Big Creek in Alpharetta and Roswell, GA Flood Levels: 7.5 ft 12.0 ft 15.0 ft
Big Creek at Holcomb Bridge Flood Levels: 7.5 ft 12.0 ft 15.0 ft
Big Creek at Kimball Bridge Flood Levels: 7.5 ft 12.0 ft 15.0 ft
Questions?? Alice Champagne, CFM Deputy Director City of Roswell - Environmental Public Works Department achampagne@roswellgov.com Jill Bazinet, PE CFM Senior Stormwater Engineer City of Alpharetta - Public Works Department jbazinet@alpharetta.ga.us Jonathan Musser Hydrologist USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center jwmusser@usgs.gov
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