1. Getting Started with FEMA LOMR Delegation May 2012

2. Overview SARA Eligibility Application 2

3. SARA Jurisdiction 3

4. DFIRM 4

5. SARA Motivation 5 Protect Map Mod Investment Form Local Service/Partnerships Coordinate Floodplain Activities

6. Eligibility CTP Capable CTP Local Authority 6

7. Memorandum of Understanding Local Floodplain Administrator – 39 Different Floodplain Administrators within the 4 counties SARA Responsibilities – Provide current/accurate models via web – Provide technical support – Provide training (yearly workshops) Local Community Responsibilities – Follow San Antonio River Basin Modeling Standards 7

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9. Application Process Business Case Funding Process & Outreach Plan Local Support 9

10. Business Case 10

11. Funding Annual FEMA grant Funding cycle mismatch Local Support Funding 11

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13. Local Support

14. 14 Outreach Phase I Present through establishment of start date Publicize and notify stakeholders of approval by FEMA regarding SARA's status as LOMR delegate Explain SARA’s new role Describe benefits/advantages of new process Provide program contact information Phase 2 Approximately 1-2 months prior to start date Notify stakeholders of SARA’s official start date for case review Provide new submittal details (address, point-of-contact, etc.) Reiterate SARA’s role as LOMR delegate and explain benefits to stakeholders Phase 3 Continuous outreach after start date Distribute information regarding MT-2 process changes Conduct training workshops based on need/interest (processing; modeling, etc.) Provide program status updates Phase I Present through establis hment of start date Publicize and notify stakeholders of approval by FEMA regarding SARA's status as LOMR delegate Explain SARA’s new role Describe benefits/advantage s of new process Provide program contact information Phas e 2 Approx imately 1-2 months prior to start date Notify stakeholders of SARA’s official start date for case review Provide new submittal details (address, point-of- contact, etc.) Reiterate SARA’s role as LOMR delegate and explain benefits to stakeholders Phas e 3 Continu ous outreac h after start date Distribute information regarding MT-2 process changes Conduct training workshops based on need/interest (processing; modeling, etc.) Provide program status updates

15. Recap Serious Commitment Process & Outreach Plan Local Support Investments 15

16. FEMA Shared responsibility Improved partnership Higher case quality equals faster reviews at lower cost CTP Greater risk ownership Community service & trust Increase awareness leading to improved FPM Win-Win! 16

17. Contact Information 17 Jose G. Fernandez, CFM Watershed Engineering Tech 600 E. Euclid Ave., SATX 78212-4405 P.O. Box 839980, SATX 78283-9980 (210) 227-1373 Direct Line (210) 302-3675 Fax (210) 858-0265 Toll Free Number 1-866-345-7272 Email: Josef@sara-tx.orgJosef@sara-tx.org www.sara-tx.org