1. FEMA’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration -- Leading the Nation to Build a Stronger, Smarter, Safer America MITIGATION WORKS Sandra K. Knight, PhD, PE, D.WRE Deputy Administrator for Mitigation Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration

2. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 2 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference  FEMA Update  Some successes  Some challenges  Some opportunities

3. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 3 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference NFIP Reform Societal Responsibility Economic Development Environmental Individual Accountability Protecting Citizens Sustainability & Resiliency Equitable Viable Responsible Accountable Affordable Variety of overlapping/competing priorities from a vast array of stakeholders

4. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 4 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference FIMA Strategic Planning Top Priorities:  Engaging the Whole Community through Strong Grassroots Efforts  Documenting and communicating the value of mitigation with a unified voice  Presenting a holistic view of FIMA programs in a team environment  Promote Employee Empowerment in an Environment of Collaboration and Innovation Value People and Relationships EnhanceCredibility Advancing Disaster- Resilient and Sustainable Communities

5. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 5 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Reducing Flood Risk is a Joint Effort NORF MA

6. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 6 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Things That Make Me Lose Sleep #1 -- Levees

7. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 7 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference

8. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 8 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Things That Make Me Lose Sleep #2 -- Dams

9. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 9 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference The National Dam Safety Program The NDSP which is led by FEMA, is a partnership of Federal, State, and other stakeholders which promotes individual and community responsibility for dam safety.

10. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 10 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Need for National Strategic Water Resource Policy Things That Make Me Lose Sleep #3:

11. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 11 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force National Committee on Levee Safety (NCLS) National Committee on Levee Safety (NCLS) USACE/FEMA/OMB Levee Task Force USACE/FEMA/OMB Levee Task Force WRDA Principles & Standards Update WRDA Principles & Standards Update FEMA and Federal Partners in Water Policy

12. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 12 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Things That Make Me Lose Sleep #4 – Valuing Mitigation

13. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 13 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference  Key strategic priority for FIMA  FEMA’s National Advisory Committee is assisting  Need others – including you Communicating the Value

14. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 14 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference FEMA & ASFPM -- A Continuing Partnership

15. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 15 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Other Issues – Endangered Species Other Issues – Global Climate Change

16. Sandra K. KnightASFPM 35 th National Conference May 18, 2011 16 Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Flood Risk and Floodplain Resources ASFPM 35 th National Conference Other Issues – Land Use Other Issues – Transportation/Infrastructure/Lifelines