FEMA

EOP Emergency Assessment (info)

-Define the nature / magnitude of events by assessing conditions int he physical environment *Situation reports * Monitoring equipment *Info sharing systems

EOP Incident Management (logistics)

-Ensure timeliness and effectiveness of other 3 functions *Sufficient resources *systems for coordinating activities (ICS) *Functions of EOC,ICP *Conditions of activation

What does an EOP include

-Basic Plan -Functional annexes -Hazard Appendices

What aspects of mitigation can states regulate?

-Building codes -Hazard insurance -Land use planning

CRS Flood Damage Reduction

-Buyouts -Drainage System -Green Infrastructure -Eco Restoration

Zone A

-100 yr flood plain of SFHA (Special Flood Hazard Area) -Base Flood Area -1% chance of flooding on average any given yr

Zone X-Shaded

-500 yr flood plain of SFHA (Special Flood Hazard Area) -.2% chance of flooding on average any given yr

Zone X

-Area of minimum hazard of SFHA (Special Flood Hazard Area) -Outside of 100 and 500 yr flood plain

BCA vs. BCR

-BCA is a Quantitative Prioritization process for selecting desirable mitigation proposals -BCR is Qualitative and uses a ratio of benefit to cost for selecting mitigation proposals. BCR less than 1 will not be considered for funding

3 Purposes of NFIP

-Flood Plain Identification / Mapping -Flood Plain Management / Land Use Regulations -Flood Insurance

CRS Flood Preparedness

-Flood stage forecast mapp -Pre-flood outreach -Levees/Dams

CRS Public info

-Floodplain Signs -FIRM maps online -GIS layers online -Real estate disclosure -Technical info for homeowners

CRS Mapping & Regulation

-Map of floodplain, sea level rise, climate change -Elevation -Preserve open spaces -Stream buffers

How did Biggert-waters modify NFIP

-NFIP premiums reflect current flood risk -Phased out subsidies for second homes, business properties, and SRL properties -Required FEMA to create repayment schedule to eliminate debt within 10 yrs

6 elements of Presidential Directive 8

-National Preparedness Goal -National Preparedness System -National Preparedness Frameworks -Federal Inter-agency Operational Plans -Annual National Preparedness Report -Ongoing Effort to Build/Sustain Preparedness

3 types of FMA grants for communities

-Planning -Project -Management cost (Technical assistance)

Biggert-Water problems

-Premium rates rose -Grandfathered properties not on map -Cross subsidy -Had to create Homeowner Flood Insurance act of 2014 bc of pushback

EOP Hazard Operations (assets)

-Preventative and corrective actions that may avoid disaster losses through source control or lessening the effects *Use lead agencies/contacts *Know jurisdiction & responsibility *Know available resources

EOP Population Protection (ppl)

-Protection for ppl and first respondents *Shelters *Evacuation Routes *Equipment (medical, SAR)

4 Categories of credit for CRS?

-Public Info -Mapping & Regulation -Flood Damage Reduction -Flood Preparedness

CRS Classes

1-10 Based on credit points, SFHA premium reductions, and Non-SFHA premium reductions

4 basic functions of an EOP

1. Emergency Assessment (info) 2. Hazard Operations (assets) 3. Population Protection (ppl) 4. Incident Management (logistics)

4 Steps in Mitigation Planning Process

1. Organize planning process and resources 2.Assess Risk 3. Develop Mitigation Strategy 4.Adopt/Implement Plan, Monitor Progress, Update Plan

Elements A-E in mitigation plan

A: Planning Process B: Hazard Identification / Risk Assessment C: Mitigation Strategy D: Plan Review, Evaluation, Implementation E: Plan Adoption

What is CRS

Community Rating System -Provides reduced NFIP premiums to policy holders in communities that undertake specified measures to reduce flood hazard risk

What is an EOP

Emergency Operations Plan -Plan to guide Emergency respondents when prompt and effective response actions are needed

What is a FIRM

Flood Insurance Rate Map -Defines local flood risk and insurance rates -Map of community that shows Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) and Risk Premium Zones

What was Biggert-Waters 2012

Law that extends NFIP for 5 yrs requiring reform

What is SFHA

Special Flood Hazard Area