Overview of FEMA Actions and Accomplishments Doug Bellomo July 13, 2009 National Flood Risk Management Summit

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Where are we today? Mapping the U.S.  Map Mod Overview: Nationwide effort to update the nation’s flood hazard and risk information and produce digital versions of NFIP map products Completion with funds provided thru FY08  Challenges: Levees Storm surge data NFIP Communities Potential degradation of data

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Where are we today? Mapping the U.S. 2005

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Where are we today? Mapping the U.S. 2006

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Where are we today? Mapping the U.S. 2007

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Where are we today? Mapping the U.S. 2008

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Where are we today? Mapping the U.S. 2009

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Where are we today? Mapping the U.S. End State

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Status of Map Mod

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Status of Map Mod (cont’d)

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Risk MAP Flood Hazard Data  Flood Map Modernization Progress Report MHIP Version 3.5 Dated April 2009  Risk MAP Multi-Year Plan Dated March 2009  FY09 Risk MAP Flood Map Production Plan Dated May 2009

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Mitigation Planning  Accomplishments: Approved mitigation plans for 16,000+ communities Awarded more than 9,000 HMGP grants Helped communities acquire 33,000+ structures

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Mitigation Planning  Challenges: Many mitigation plans have expired or are set to expire. Planning is often not a priority in some local areas

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP PAL Expirations When and Where When…. Where….

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Levee Coordination  FEMA and USACE Coordination efforts have intensified and will continue to be important in the future. Guidance issued and actions taken are more complementary and less contradictory.  FEMA and Other Agencies FEMA also coordinates with other federal and state agencies.

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Levee Challenges  Challenges include: Obtaining data and documentation to determine whether to accredit, provisionally accredit, or de-accredit. Preparing mapping products that accurately depict existing hazards and risks behind levees Explaining the hazards and risks to community officials and citizens

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Enhanced Partnerships

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP Risk MAP (Mapping, Assessment, Planning) Vision Through collaboration with State, Local, and Tribal entities, Risk MAP will deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property.

Risk Analysis Division — Risk MAP