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The NFIP, Flood Maps, and Virginia Beach

The NFIP, Flood Maps, and Virginia Beach. Whitney McNamara 2014 Watersheds Forum March 13, 2014. Overview. The NFIP Flood Maps 2013 Map Update Next Steps. The National Flood Insurance Program. W as established 1968 as part of the National Flood Insurance Act

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The NFIP, Flood Maps, and Virginia Beach

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  1. The NFIP, Flood Maps, and Virginia Beach Whitney McNamara 2014 Watersheds Forum March 13, 2014

  2. Overview • The NFIP • Flood Maps • 2013 Map Update • Next Steps

  3. The National Flood Insurance Program • Was established 1968 as part of the National Flood Insurance Act • Purpose: reduce federal post-flood expenditures, reduce future flood damages, provide affordable insurance • Operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Department of Homeland Security

  4. NFIP Organization

  5. FEMA’s Role • Assist state NFIP coordinating agencies • Assess community compliance with the minimum NFIP criteria • Advise local officials • Answer questions from design professionals and the public • Help review and adopt new maps and data • Approve community floodplain management regulations • Provide information and training on flood insurance purchase requirements

  6. DCR’s Role • Ensure that communities have the legal authority necessary to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations • Establish minimum state regulatory requirements consistent with the NFIP • Provide technical and specialized assistance to local governments • Coordinate the activities of state agencies that affect the NFIP • Establish and enforce floodplain management regulations for state owned properties

  7. Local Government’s Role • Develop and enforce a flood ordinance regulating building construction that meets or exceeds NFIP criteria • Issue/deny floodplain development permits • Inspect development to ensure compliance • Maintain records (elevation, variances, permits, etc.) • Assist in preparation of floodplain maps • Assist residents in obtaining information on flood hazards, floodplain map data, flood insurance, and proper construction

  8. Private Insurance Companies • Private insurance companies can provide NFIP flood insurance through the write-your own program • Private flood insurance is also available, but costly

  9. Flood Maps Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

  10. Virginia Beach • Current FIRMs are from 2009 • 25,524 total policies • 17,806 Post-FIRM; 7,718 Pre-FIRM • 11,985 PRP Policies (47%) • Highest number of policies in the state • Second highest in the Region

  11. 2013 Update – Better Mapping • More transects along the shorelines • FEMA model accounts for dunes and sea walls • Additional AE Zone delineation for BFE’s

  12. 2013 Update – Who is Impacted? • Overall net reduction of residences in a SFHA • BFE’s are mostly decreasing

  13. 2013 Update – What’s Next? • Preliminary maps are available for Public Comment until May 5, 2014 • Can be viewed online at www.vbgov.com/flood • Open House on March 26th from 6-8 PM • Letter of Final Determination expected in May 2014 • City expects maps to be adopted by November 2014

  14. What Else is Virginia Beach Doing? • Increased freeboard to 2 feet • Beach Nourishment • FEMA Grant for SRL Home Elevation • Private Homeowner Elevation Process • Interdepartmental Floodplain Workgroup • Comp Plan Update • Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan (exploring) • Identifying Vulnerable Critical Infrastructure

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