1. Martin KY HWMs and Inundation Limit: A May 2009 Retrospective
Joe Trimboli, MSc, CFM
Community Planner
Huntington District
11 May 2011

2. Town of Martin Floyd County Redevelopment Evacuation Flood Proofing
Acquisition
Relocation of public facilities

3. Town of Martin

4. Status The Phase 1 redevelopment site has been completed
Fire Station has been relocated to a temporary facility
Phase 2 real estate acquisition continues
Phase 3 real estate activities in those areas impacted by the May 2009 flooding

5. Town of Martin

6. Town of Martin
Redevelopment Site

8. High Water Marks Immediate Response to Sever Flooding
Areas of Interest
District
Repetitive Flooding
Project Areas
Standard Equipment
Resulting Report

9. Standard Form

10. Equipment
GPS
Survey
Rod
Digital
Camera

11. Teams 2 People Rod Person: Rod and GPS Camera Person: Camera and Form
Select Site
Place Rod
Record Coordinates
Take Pictures
Fill in Form

12. Collection and Processing
Teams provided data to central POC
Data was evaluated and standardized
Gaps or questions answered by Team(s)
Database created in Microsoft Access®
Reports created and printed
Archived for record

13. Results

14. Results

15. Results

16. Results

17. Results

18. Best Practices Be aware of GPS Accuracy Large Flat Areas Preferable
Watch Separation Distance
500 foot maximum interval
Include structural impediments
Bridges\Culverts
Naturally Formed Barriers

19. May July 2010

20. Situation Flooding occurred in active project area (15 May 2009)
Coordination Activities began with FEMA
Special Studies Section received request (10 July 2010)
What properties and structures where affected by event?

21. High Water Marks

22. Cross Section Derived

23. Ground Surface Created

24. Water Surface Created

25. Depth and Inundation

26. Delineation Toolbox

27. May July 2010

28. 3D Visualization

29. SEAMLESS, CURRENT, and AUTOMATED
QUESTIONS?
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