The National Flood Insurance Program
Floodplain Mapping in West Virginia
Jon Janowicz – FEMA Region III
June 8, 2010
FEMA Region III
Community Tools for Floodplain Management – Flood
Insurance Rate Map
FEMA Region III
Map Modernization
 5-yr Project to Create Countywide Maps for Region III (2004 to 2008)
 Over $50 million investment in Region III
 100% Coverage for Region III will be available by 2011
 Digital Web Application are Springing Up
 WVU Site for WV - www.mapwv.gov/flood/
 Google from FEMA – www.msc.fema.gov
 Partnerships over 5-yrs
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Engineering Firms – AMEC, Baker, Gannett Fleming, Greenhorne & O’Mara, AECOM, others
Federal Agencies – USGS WV, US Army Corps –Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Huntington
Universities –WVU
State involvement through the State NFIP Coordinator – Robert Perry
Others including: Region I Planning & Development, Canaan Valley Institute
FEMA Region III
Map Mod in West Virginia
FEMA Region III
Risk MAP (Mapping, Assessment Planning)
Risk MAP
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 MAP
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Risk MAP
Risk MAP Alignment
The main components of the Risk MAP Solution are the foundation
for motivating action to reduce risk
Vision
Risk MAP will deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that
reduces risk to life and property
Multi-Year Plan
Goal 1: Data Gaps
Address gaps in flood
hazard data
Goal 2: Awareness &
Understanding
Measurably increase public’s
awareness & understanding
Risk MAP Program Measures
Goal 3: Mitigation
Planning
Lead effective engagement
in Mitigation Planning
Goal 4: Digital
Platform
Goal 5: Synergize
Programs
Provide an enhanced digital
platform
Align Risk Analysis
programs and develop
synergies
Risk MAP Solution
Watershed
Elevation Data Strategy
Levels of Study
Risk Assessment
Mitigation Planning
Risk Communications
and Program Outreach
Risk MAP
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Riverine Hazard in West Virginia
Using WV 3m, for rural areas
FEMA Region III
FEMA Region 3
Response Division
Geographic Information Systems
Gerry Aiken
GIS Coordinator
FEMA Region III
615 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
Office: 215-931-5709
Cellular: 215-360-5440
Fax: 215-931-5589
Gerard.Aiken@DHS.gov
FEMA Region III
FEMA Regional Organization
Regional Administrator
FCO(s)
National Preparedness
Disaster
Disaster
Assistance
Operations
Regional Advisory Council
Mitigation
Management
Logistics
Operations
Integration
Planning
FEMA Region III
Response GIS and the Disaster Cycle
“Gerry… what do you actually do?
 Preparedness
 Predictive event modeling (HAZUS), Disaster specific analysis,
Data maintenance
 Response
 Resource allocation, Impact area, Infrastructure status, People
 Recovery
 Designated counties, Tele-registrations, Debris Removal,
Demolition, People
FEMA Region III
Preparedness Missions Supported by Response
GIS
Planning Support
Logistics Support
 Pre-Event Mapping
 JFO Location Analysis
 Situational Awareness
 Commodities Mapping
 Imagery Gathering /
Analysis
 Power Generation
 Consultation with local
GIS assets
 Federal Partnerships
 Transportation
Contracts
 Retail Location Analysis
 Evacuation Routes
 Sanitation Services
FEMA Region III
Response Missions Supported by Response
GIS
Emergency Actions:
 Disaster Medical
Assistance
 Light Search & Rescue
Human Services Support:
 Water Distribution
 Food Distribution,
Preparation and Service
 Hazardous Materials
Control
 Emergency Shelter
 Urban Search & Rescue
(US&R)
 Infant Needs
 Firefighting
 Flood Control
 Evacuation
 Clothing Distribution
 Transportation Assistance
to Victims
 Sanitation, Shower
Points, Laundry
FEMA Region III
Recovery Missions Supported by Response
GIS
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Infrastructure Support Activities:
-- Emergency Power
-- Water Supplies
-- Manpower
-- Rail Access
-- Communications
-- Fuel
-- Sewage Treatment
-- Bulk Food
-- Debris Removal
-- Airport Access
-- Road Access
-- Livestock Care
-- Dams & Levees
-- Agriculture
-- Individual Assistance
-- Public Assistance
FEMA Region III
2010 GIS Goals
Data Gathering and Warehousing Infrastructure.
Concentrate on creation of a FEMA structured compliant GIS Data
Warehouse
Develop tool set so DOD members may utilize GIS data in house
and in environments that are less then IT friendly.
Develop Google Earth and the ESRI Flex Viewer for operational
situational awareness usage.
Develop the Region III Response Division’s GIS Methods and
Procedures
FEMA Region III
Region III
FEMA Region III