Mason County FEMA Flood Map Update Presented by: Loretta Swanson Dave Windom Technical Services Manager Director Mason County Public Works Mason County Community Development
Overview County role in flood protection Map update process Where are we? What’s new? What next? You can help Questions?
County Role in Flood Protection County Commissioners Emergency Management Community Development Public Works
Flood Map Update – Where Are We. 2011 – FEMA came to town Flood Map Update – Where Are We? 2011 – FEMA came to town 2013 – Refined scope of work 2014 – DRAFT maps provided 2016 – Preliminary Maps 2017 – Community Outreach
Flood Map Update - What’s New? Old Maps New Maps Coarse Topography Maps did not cover entire county Improved topography = better map County-wide mapping 262 miles of new coastal mapping Improved and new studies
Flood Map Comparison Adopted Map – Union River DRAFT Map – Union River
What’s New? – Other Products
Flood Map Update - What Next? Public Meeting - Tentative March/April 2017 Appeal period - 90 days FEMA issues “Letter of Final Determination” ~ fall 2017 County has 6 months to adopt new maps ~ early 2018
Public Meeting Format
You can help! Review online maps Spread the word Ask questions
Lorettas@co.mason.wa.us (360) 427-9670 ext 769 Questions? Lorettas@co.mason.wa.us (360) 427-9670 ext 769