1. Roll Call Flood Map Modernization
June 10, 2008

2. Region 3 Map Mod: GIS Mission
Create up-to-date flood hazard data and maps
Flood hazards depicted on paper maps, Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and as data in Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) databases
Develop Partnerships for Production that Enhance Capability (local, state, fed)
Reduce loss of life and property

4. GIS Products: National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL)
NFHL Available Products
New version of “Mapviewer-Web”
Uses the new NFHL database
New reporting and printing capabilities
Web Map Service (WMS)
New “NFHL” service with improved map symbology
Refresh the “flood” service to use the new NFHL database
New or refreshed Google Earth “kmz” files that use the new “NFHL” WMS

5. Region 3 Map Mod
Contact Information:
Vanessa Glynn-Linaris
FEMA Region III, Mitigation Division, Risk Analysis Branch
GIS Specialist & HAZUS POC
FEMA Region III
615 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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