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Assessment of Federal Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Support Function Roles and Responsibilities
"The National Response Framework is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazards response. It incorporates 15 Emergency Support Function Annexes that group functional capabilities and resources to provide federal support to states and federal-to-federal support for disasters and emergencies, including those declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 100-707). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the coordinator or primary agency for eight Emergency Support Functions and is responsible for ensuring that activities for these functions are accomplished as outlined in the National Response Framework. FEMA generally has fulfilled its Emergency Support Function roles and responsibilities. Specifically, the agency manages mission assignments, executes contracts, and procures goods and services for its Emergency Support Function activities. However, the agency can improve its coordination with stakeholders and its operational readiness. FEMA should be coordinating with stakeholders for all Emergency Support Functions. For example, there was little evidence that support agencies are regularly included in planning meetings for an Emergency Support Function mission, even though agency officials said that such coordination would be beneficial. The agency must coordinate these activities with all relevant federal departments and agencies, state and local officials, and private sector entities to effectively execute the Emergency Support Function mission. FEMA also should be fully prepared to provide community assistance after a disaster. Specifically, it is not conducting long-term recovery exercises, and one Emergency Support Function does not have clearly defined procedures to identify and deploy needed recovery services to disaster affected communities. The report contains 11 recommendations that, when implemented, should improve FEMA's efforts to meet its Emergency Support Function roles and responsibilities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2010-11
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram 47-10 [December 2, 2010]
This edition of the Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) Infogram contains the following articles: "Update: Dissemination of FOUO [For Official Use Only Documents"; "Guide to Communicating with Elected Officials"; and "National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2010-12-02
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Arkansans Get Ideas on Combating High Winds
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Only six months into the year 2008, the State of Arkansas has had three disaster declarations warranting Federal assistance. In response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding disasters experienced by the State of Arkansas, FEMA Region VI took along an exhibit during its Hardware Tours to demonstrate an aspect of construction critical to the safety and welfare of citizens: using connectors. In regions of the country prone to high wind events, building codes such as the International Residential Code (IRC) require structures to be capable of transferring the wind's forces through the framework of the building to the foundation. Locally, FEMA Region VI's Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach (CEO) group provided critical information on safe building practices, including demonstrations on building safer structures using connectors. Connectors are steel components designed to connect and strengthen joints within the frame of a home." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-18
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Flood Control Project Revamps Communities
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In 1977, storms and heavy rains caused flash flooding in Jackson County, Missouri as Brush Creek quickly spilled its bounds into surrounding roadways and residential and commercial districts. The storm caused an estimated $66 million in property damages, and 12 people were killed at nearby Country Club Plaza. Shops and restaurants in this upscale outdoor shopping mall were filled with more than 5 feet of floodwaters. The City of Kansas City applied for and received funds from Missouri's State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The nearly $8 million in HMGP funds allowed the city to realign a section of the channel, stabilize the creek banks at the nearby road. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the flood-protection projects completed between 1990 and 1998 saved an estimated $283 million in damages that the 1993 and 1998 storms would have caused." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Residential Buyout Program Eliminated Repetitive Flood Loss
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "While the potential for flooding is always a fact of life in Arnold, Missouri the 1993 flood was the most significant and devastating flood in the city's history. 528 of Arnold households applied for Federal disaster assistance. Between the disaster housing assistance program, individual and family grants, and low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA), the recovery costs totaled more than $2 million. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) paid another $2.3 million to the households in the buyout program. In all, 72 properties were acquired by the city following the 1993 event and returned to green space and/or minimal maintenance recreation areas." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: One Little Room Provides a Big Sense of Security
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "The Hoyt family of Harrison County, Iowa experienced a tornado in 1975. They hired a contractor to design and install a safe room at grade level to their new home. Over the years, at least three major tornado events have occurred within a short distance of the Hoyts. While they have been fortunate that their home and family were not affected, the sense of security and peace they gain from having the safe room in their home has had a major impact on them." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: FEMA Mitigation Leaves Bridge Standing Strong Through Repeated Flooding
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Simple design improvements to a one-lane bridge in rural Reynolds County, Missouri have left the span standing while others around it have been damaged or destroyed by repeated flooding. The County Road 324 bridge over Sinkin Creek was heavily damaged in a flash flood in Spring 2002. Ongoing storms and tornadoes in late April that year resulted in a presidential disaster declaration that included most of southern Missouri. In the multi-million recovery effort that followed, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved funds to rebuild specific public infrastructure to higher standards." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Brownsvilles Blue Ribbon Resacas Reduce Hurricane Dolly Flood Losses
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "When Hurricane Dolly came in the summer of 2008, Brownsville was ready with an ingenious disaster defense that kept hundreds of homes from flooding. The Rio Grande Valley leaders capitalized on natural assets, creativity, and teamwork to handle Hurricane Dolly's 10 to14 inches rainfall across the city. This Texas town is networked with what they call resacas, water-filled, winding 'blue ribbons' that aid in flood control and water storage, and add an aesthetic character to the city. Recently, city officials thought to use the resacas for flood control in a management network that stretches across multiple agencies." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-24
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Three Island Homes Pass Hurricane Dolly's Test
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Hurricane Dolly came ashore on Padre Island July 23rd in 2008 as a Category 2 hurricane. It was a tough test for the three housing units built by the building inspector on this island at the bottom of the Texas Gulf Coast. Walking through these houses after the storm, the building inspector was relieved to find mostly cosmetic damage. Structurally, the houses held together well, and most of the wind and rain stayed where he wanted it "" outside. Across the street another house, without some of the hazard-mitigation practices in place, suffered heavy damage." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-28
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: San Benito's 'Safe Box' Shuttered Against the Storm
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "'We felt very, very safe. It seemed like we were in a safety deposit box.' That's how San Benito Mayor Joe Hernandez describes riding out Hurricane Dolly in his City Hall, Emergency Operations Center "" protected by storm shutters. Similar shutters protected the San Benito Public Library. The City Hall shutters were installed in 1997, and the library shutters installed in 2000. Total cost for both buildings was less than $20,000, of which 75 percent came from a special Federal hurricane protection grant." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-28
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Historic Town's Flood Concerns Alleviated With Buyouts
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "As far back as residents of Sidney, Illinois can recall, the village has been confronted with flooding issues. An acquisition project has reportedly worked wonders for the town. In the wake of the June 2008 flood, water edged onto the green space which at one time was occupied by homes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded 75 percent of the mitigation project through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The funds were administered by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The total project funding was $295,945.21." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-28
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Mitigation of Essential Structures Helps to Keep Water Treatment Plant Open
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In January 2000, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for the City of Lincoln's Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), Theresa Street location. The WWTP had requested funds to provide flood protection around an electrical substation and transformers that would be in danger of failing during a potential flood event." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-24
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Rio Grande Valley Buyout Moves Floodplain Residents Out of Harm's Way
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Before the buyout, the residents of Del Mar Heights lived with chronic, contaminated flooding that trapped them in their isolated South Texas neighborhood. In 2003, the neighborhood flooded again because of a weather system that also spawned tornados in nearby coastal areas. This resulted in a Federal declaration, which made Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding available in the state. The county put together a grant application for a voluntary buyout for Del Mar Heights. It was selected by the state and approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The final project took several years to complete, but it was completed well before Hurricane Dolly washed ashore." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-29
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Doing Something About the Floods
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "The town of Clinton, Illinois experiences repeated flooding. It was the 1997 flood event that persuaded Clinton to consider buyouts as a means of mitigation. The total cost of the project was approximately $2.1 million. Clinton received a grant of $1.5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to defray 75 percent of the cost. HMGP pays the 75 percent on approved projects that will prevent or reduce damage from storms and other natural hazards. These grants are made available for both public and private projects. The town also received a match of 25 percent through a State grant offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. These two opportunities made the City of Clinton a better place for all the residences in the floodprone areas." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-28
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: When Enough is Really Enough
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Villa Grove, Illinois is prone to flash floods as well as river flooding. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offered a solution to the town of Villa Grove "" the acquisition of floodprone properties. FEMA would fund 75 percent of the acquisition project through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). IEMA submitted the HMGP application to FEMA for a total of $372,300. The Federal share provided $279,225 (75 percent) in project funds. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Office of Water Resources (IDNR/OWR) Flood Mitigation Program provided the State/local match of $93,075. All of the acquired properties have returned to open green space." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-29
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Information Security: National Nuclear Security Administration Needs to Improve Contingency Planning for Its Classified Supercomputing Operations, Report to Congressional Requesters
"In the absence of underground nuclear weapons testing, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) relies on its supercomputing operations at its three weapons laboratories to simulate the effects of changes to current weapons systems, calculate the confidence of future untested systems, and ensure military requirements are met. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was requested to assess the extent to which (1) NNSA has implemented contingency and disaster recovery planning and testing for its classified supercomputing systems, (2) the laboratories are able to share supercomputing capacity for recovery operations, and (3) NNSA tracks the costs for contingency and disaster recovery planning for supercomputing assets. To do this work, GAO examined contingency and disaster recovery planning policies and activities, and analyzed classified supercomputing capabilities at the weapons laboratories, and NNSA budgetary data. [...] GAO recommends, among other things, that NNSA clearly define roles and responsibilities for its component organizations in providing oversight for contingency and disaster recovery planning for the classified supercomputing environment. NNSA agreed with most of GAO's recommendations, but did not concur with recommendations relating to capacity planning and cost tracking."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2010-12-09
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: South Padre Island: Living with Mother Nature's Wrath
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." The buildings of South Padre Island, Texas have withstood damage from natural disasters due to numerous mitigation measures. The city hall building had been fitted with impact resistant windows, an onsite generator, and has been elevated two feet above the code requirement. Both the Post Office and AT&T building were elevated and fortified. Other homes on the island were built on foundations with pilings and utilized building techniques that tie individual components of the house together to prevent it from blowing away in the wind. City officials are certain that "smart building and hazard mitigation has made a significant difference on South Padre Island." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-03
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Illinois County Applauds Buyouts
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In May 2002, major flooding occurred in the county of Sangamon, Illinois when the South Fork of the Sangamon River reached the highest level in a 50-year period and the Sangamon River exceeding the 100-year flood elevation. It was then that the county decided to stand firm in the use of acquisitions (buyouts) as a means of protecting its citizens from the effects of flooding." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-29
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Liberating Independence
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In 1993, the city of Independence acquired funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to start their flood-prone property acquisition initiative. As the acquisitions progressed, Independence took additional steps to protect its citizens from future flooding. On June 7, 1999, the city established a new building code that exceeded the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) requirement. After enduring three disastrous floods in the 1990s, city officials realized the optimal way to protect homes along the river was to raise elevation requirements on new construction to three feet above BFE. Since then, the river has flooded several times, proving the additional elevation mitigated further flood damage." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-29
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Couple Executes Elevation Project in Combating Flood
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In June 2008, residents of Henderson County, Illinois suffered flood-related losses. While some homeowners began tearing down their homes, vowing never to rebuild in a local retirement community, Bill and Karen Opel will continue to enjoy the quiet life, free from the hustle and bustle of the big city, due to mitigation measures employed during the construction process of their home for retirement." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-29
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Small Village with Big Concerns
"The FEMA Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "The Sangamon River forms the west boundary of the Village of Riverton, a quaint community that 2,997 residents refer to as home. But the Village of Riverton has had a long flood history. To lessen the impact of floods on its residents, the village joined forces with other communities in Sangamon County to devise a plan. Acquisition was definitely the mitigation measure of choice, and council members have encouraged the creation of green space in floodplain area." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-09-29
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Pulling the Plug on Monroe's Water Problem
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In December 1987, Monroe joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), enabling homeowners to purchase flood insurance. When the August 1996 floods triggered a disaster declaration, detention ponds became a major focus in the city's mitigation plans. Plans called for the construction of a stormwater management system known as retention and detention basins. In May 2005, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Green County's Multiple Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan, which included the City of Monroe. The city identified flash flooding as one of its hazards and chose detention and retention basins as mitigation projects to relieve the problem. Work began in September 2007. The estimated total cost of this project, to be completed by fall of 2008, is $545,000. Funding will be provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, supplemented by local and Wisconsin Emergency Management matches." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-03
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Multiple Mitigation Measures Give Darlington an Elevating Experience
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Flooding was deteriorating structures and drastically reducing property values all over the town of Darlington, Wisconsin. The losses continued to grow with every clean-up and repair. The buildup of mold and mildew in downtown structures was destroying Darlington's business infrastructure. The frequency of flooding in Darlington was approximately once every 20 to 21 years, but since 1950, floods began occurring more often. In the end, Darlington's Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan became the first in the State of Wisconsin to be approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Among the mitigation plan's projects involved mitigating the city's utilities, constructing flood shields, elevating buildings, and relocating buildings." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-06
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Moving People Out of Harm's Way
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Low-lying land in Kenosha County, Wisconsin causes this region to be plagued by frequent, dangerous floods that threaten the safety of the residents and cause severe damage to homes. In 1994, Kenosha County officials initiated a plan to help people move out of the flood-prone area. By the time the 2008 floods hit, 72 property owners had already participated in the Fox River Flood Mitigation Program, sold their homes for the estimated fair market value, and moved to safer quarters." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-06
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Mitigation Project Reunites a Town Divided
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In 1993, the Cambria Dam in Columbia County, Wisconsin suffered a major washout and damage to the nearby roadway was extensive. Eleven years later, floodwaters assaulted the Cambria dam again, in late May 2004. Construction on a new dam began on September 29, 2005 and By December 7, 2005, Cambria had a new dam. The total cost of the new Cambria Mitigation Dam project amounted to $1,258,585. Of this amount, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) funding share was $943,939." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-03
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Code Enforcement Plays Major Role in Floodplain Management
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Rock Island County, Illinois is a county that has a history of flooding. In June 2008, flooding caused by severe storms resulted in a major disaster declaration for the State of Illinois, which directly impacted 25 counties. Damage in Rock Island County was minimal, partly due to floodplain management strategies." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-03
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Successful Rebuilding After Previous Ruidoso Flood Proves it Can be Done
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "The storms created overland flooding throughout Lincoln County, New Mexico. On September 18th at the base of the Gavilan Canyon in the Village of Ruidoso, rapid waters from the Rio Ruidoso washed out a bridge crossing. Foresight on the part of the governing body of the Village of Ruidoso saw this as a mitigation opportunity. Village leaders agreed to provide additional funding to improve the size of the bridge culverts to accommodate additional flow during flooding events. The Village of Ruidoso's action would mitigate the crossing against future flooding damage." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-10
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Austin Pre-Disaster Mitigation Saves Homes
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "When the City of Austin, located in southern Minnesota, implemented their most recent mitigation project, no one expected to reap the benefits so soon. In 2007, the city acquired and removed 15 flood-prone homes in the Wildwood Park area, which had flooded six times between 1978 and 2004. The acquisitions couldn't have come sooner. In June of 2008, the Wildwood Park area was flooded again and every acquired, but now vacant, parcel was once again flooded." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-06
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: National Flood Insurance Program Compliance Coverage Helps Homeowners Stay Dry
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "An often overlooked aspect in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies has helped many homeowners in the State of Missouri finance required improvements that will save them from significant damage in future flooding events. Many of the Missouri homeowners flooded in 2008 are filing claims under the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage to finance improvements that may save them from future damage." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-10-06
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Beaumont Winning Flood Fight With Help from Texas and FEMA
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Jefferson County has consistently ranked among the top places in the United States for flood losses, including hundreds of properties that experience severe repetitive losses. As a result of only two storms in 2001 and 2002, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) paid out more than $19 million in claims for widespread residential damage in Beaumont, according to Gilbert Ward, manager of the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program for the Texas Water Development Board. District officials believe the completed projects have reduced or eliminated flooding in nearly 7,500 homes thus far." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2008-11-19
