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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Place of Refuge in Newcastle
"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." [...] "After winds in excess of 250 miles per hour bristled through central Oklahoma on May 3, 1999, citizens and business owners were left to contend with $1.5 billion in damages. Building Assessment Performance teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) determined that only specifically designed tornado shelters would have saved lives. One community located in the middle of the destruction, the City of Newcastle, built such a shelter." 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
2008-08-21
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Hail, Hail, the Roof's Still Here
"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 National Weather Service reports an average of four hail storms each year in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Before the 1990s, homeowners anticipated roof replacements well before their 25-year warranties expired. That changed when manufacturers began offering an extended life, pliable roof system of impact-resistant shingles. Ponca City homeowners Jerry and Bonnie Runyan took a chance and installed the new system, inspecting their roof for damage after each hail storm to find none. After nine years, the shingles still look new." 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
2008-08-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Plan For All Seasons: Hazard Mitigation Planning Helps to Prioritize
"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." [...] "Over an 18 month process starting in 2003 the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribe identified disaster risk, prioritized their probability, and documented planned projects to reduce damage. By following the guidance of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the CPN created the first plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the State of Oklahoma." 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
2008-08-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Streams Flow Free for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
"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 Shawnee, Oaklahoma the Squirrel Creek creates a property boundary of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) in east-central Oklahoma. Historically, the creek causes minimal flooding to Tribal lands twice a year. Despite a history of uneventful flooding, the Tribe maintains an unimpaired channel of the Creek in anticipation of larger flood events. This mitigation measure helped avoid significant losses when floodwaters in July 2007 inundated their lands." 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
2008-08-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Community Partners Aid Citizens Using the Buyout Program
"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." [...] "After decades of repeated flooding, Cape Girardeau, Missouri made a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Missouri Department of Economic Development (MDED), the Salvation Army Midland, and the Interfaith Ministries. Together, these organizations combined resources and addressed each family's needs, making it possible for them to participate in a flood buyout program." 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
2008-08-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Community Supports Safe Room
"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 2004, when weather threatened Oklahoma skies, students and staff of Maple School in Calumet were bused to nearby country homes with storm cellars. Immediately following the devastating May 3, 1999 tornado that touched down in nearby Moore, the community realized they needed a better plan. Town officials applied through the State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to build a school safe room." 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
2008-08-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Cellar of Yesteryear Saves Family of Seven
"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." [...] "On Feb. 5, 2008, a tornado wreaked havoc on the town of Clinton, Arkansas, leaving area residents in utter dismay. Fearing its wrath, some of the residents sought safety in storm shelters. Danny Pistole, his wife, Donna, and family members survived to tell their story by seeking shelter in a storm cellar built in 1925." 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
2008-08-20
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Policy Issuance 2-2005: U.S. District Court Order regarding the Sale of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Insurance in Monroe County, Florida
This Federal Emergency Management Agency Policy Issuance is in regards to the sale of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance in Monroe County, Florida.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-10-04
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Higher and Drier in Wisconsin
"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, when the Kickapoo River in Wisconsin overflowed after a deluge, homes around town were submerged in six feet or more of brownish water. But not Mason Evans' and his wife's, Diane, home. Learning from the floods of 1978 and 2007, the Evans' home was high and dry, because of their choice to elevate the land and prevent history from repeating itself." 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
2008-08-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Gathering on Shipman Drive
"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." [...] "It took years to build the homes on Shipman Drive in Stone County, Arkansas and only a matter of seconds to destroy them. Shipman Drive, located in Mountain View, Arkansas, had a total of nine residential properties until February 5, 2008, when a tornado claimed all nine homes. Among the residents were Donnie and Linda Fletcher. Although their home was destroyed, their lives were spared because they, along with members from three other households, took shelter in a storm cellar that had been built just 3 weeks before the tornado struck." 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
2008-08-21
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Safe Rooms Add Life to Neighborhoods
"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." [...] "Residents of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area wonder each year what May weather will bring. In May 1999, multiple tornadoes left 44 dead and more than 8,000 buildings damaged or destroyed. Four years later another May tornado, closely following the 1999 path, imposed far less damage. All because residents as well as City and State officials embraced mitigation measures leading to safe rooms being built in neighborhood schools across the City. Following the May 1999 outbreak, the State looked to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to provide money for building safe rooms." 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
2008-08-21
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: When It Rains, Plan for Damage
"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 year 2007 went into the history books as the sixth wettest for Duncan, Oklahoma. Residents saw five major floods with three of them greater than 100-year flood event. The flood on June 28 resulted in a sewer main failure. But quick action and Rip Rap saved the City from unsanitary contaminants, a fate that could have occurred when Tropical Storm Erin dropped 6.2 inches of intense rain on August 19." 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
2008-08-21
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Where O, Where Does the Water Go? Not in My Home
"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." [...] "On July 3, 2007, floodwaters from the Neosha River and Tar Creek inundated homes in six neighborhoods of Miami, Oklahoma. While most homeowners sought temporary housing, 19 former residents of the affected neighborhoods rode out the storm from the security of their newly acquired housing since selling their formerly flood prone habitats as part of the City of Miami's acquisition projects." 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
2008-08-21
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Joins Partners to Increase Disaster
"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 Spring, travelers throughout Oklahoma learn ways to decrease their risks for damage when severe weather comes to their neighborhoods. Each April, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) partners with private and public entities to spearhead a month-long, public education campaign. During the campaign, people learn readiness tips for weather events like tornadoes, floods, ice storms, and hail." 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
2008-08-21
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Ten Years Toward a Flooding Solution
"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." [...] "Over the past 10 years, residents in a six-block area cringed whenever authorities forecasted severe rain for their area. And on August 19, 2007, two local creeks ended up spilling from their banks and poured dirty brown floodwater downtown. But thanks to two programs that the City of Kingfisher used to buy frequently flooded lands, the City created places for water to flow and, therefore, mitigate some impacts 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
2008-08-21
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Policy Issuance 1-2006: Re-Rating of Substantially Damaged Buildings
This Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] Policy Issuance is in regards to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the re-rating of substantially damaged buildings. According to the issuance: "In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, many insured buildings were found to have been substantially damaged, but because of the devastation to their communities, building owners have not been able to make repairs. FEMA understands that requiring the writing company and the NFIP Servicing Agent to re-rate these substantially damaged buildings, before they can be repaired, may significantly increase their flood insurance premiums even though the risk has not changed. For this reason, FEMA is authorizing the writing company and the NFIP Servicing Agent to allow the renewal of these policies using the proper rating prior to the loss."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2006-10-24
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This document answers the following questions regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP: "What is the purpose of the FY 2010 HSGP?" "How much funding was available under the FY 2010 HSGP?" "Who was eligible to apply for FY 2010 HSGP funds?" "How were FY 2010 HSGP allocations determined?" "What legislation authorized funding for the FY 2010 HSGP?" "Where is the FY 2010 HSGP Guidance and Application Kit located?" "What other resources are available to address programmatic, technical and financial questions?" and What is the period of performance for the FY 2010 HSGP?
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010
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Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners: Appendix N: Data Capture Standards
This appendix to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) "Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners" provides "a consistent framework for collection, analysis, storage and retrieval of the data needed for a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) or Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) revision. Providing this framework is intended to make the study assessment process more efficient; make the data more available for future use; and preserve the investment made in the data. It is part of a 5-year plan to collect and provide data to the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) for sharing through the data federation."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2005-05
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Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners: Glossary
This glossary provides terms listed throughout the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) "Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners." The guideline defines technical requirements, product specifications for Flood Hazard Maps and related National Flood Insurance Program products, and associated coordination and documentation activities.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2003-04
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Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners: Appendix M: Guidance for Preparing and Maintaining Technical and Administrative Support Data
This appendix to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) "Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners" provides a description of "the requirements that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its Flood Hazard Mapping Partners must meet for preparing, submitting, and maintaining the technical and administrative support data generated for the Flood Hazard Mapping Program. Specifically, this Appendix covers the requirements for the Technical Support Data Notebook (TSDN). The TSDN contains all of the support data for a community for which FEMA published a flood hazard map and revisions to that flood hazard map. The requirements in this Appendix apply to data produced by FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping Partners and submitted to FEMA."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2003-04
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Multi-hazard Loss Estimation Methodology: Earthquake Model, Hazus-MH MR5: Technical Manual
"The Technical Manual describes the methods for performing earthquake loss estimation. It is based on a multi-year project to develop a nationally applicable methodology for estimating potential earthquake losses on a regional basis. The project has being conducted for the National Institute of Building Science (NIBS) under a cooperative agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The primary purpose of the project is to develop guidelines and procedures for making earthquake loss estimates at a regional scale. These loss estimates would be used primarily by local, state and regional officials to plan and stimulate efforts to reduce risks from earthquakes and to prepare for emergency response and recovery. A secondary purpose of the project is to provide a basis for assessing nationwide risk of earthquake losses. The methodology development and software implementation has been performed by a team of earthquake loss experts composed of earth scientists, engineers, architects, economists, emergency planners, social scientists and software developers. The Earthquake Committee has provided technical direction and review of work with guidance from the Project Oversight Committee (POC), a group representing user interests in the earthquake engineering community. [...]. The scope of the Technical Manual includes documentation of all methods and data that are used by the methodology. Loss estimation methods and data are obtained from referenced sources tailored to fit the framework of the methodology, or from new methods and data developed when existing methods and data were lacking or were not current with the state of the art."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010
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Fiscal Year 2010: Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program - Emergency Management Accreditation Program: Guidance and Application Kit [draft]
"The Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program (HSPTAP) is a capabilities-based program that is structured to build and sustain State and local capacity in preparedness activities. Under this vision, the technical assistance (TA) services developed and delivered to State and local homeland security personnel address the full spectrum of mission areas, national priorities, and target capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness Guidelines (Guidelines). As capability gaps are identified, the HSPTAP develops services to address those needs and build priority capabilities in the most critical areas. The HSPTAP is designed to be an agile program that addresses present day areas of greatest State and local need; is committed to transferring and institutionalizing knowledge at the State and local level; provides a dynamic menu of services that is responsive to national priorities; is performance based; and effectively leverages limited resources. HSPTAP provides direct assistance to State, regional, local, and tribal jurisdictions to improve their ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events, including threats or acts of terrorism."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-05
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Fiscal Year 2010: Earthquake Technology Transfer: Guidance and Application Kit
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $330,000 with one (1) national, non-profit technical earthquake society (architects, engineers, planners, public officials, social scientists) composed of a membership from practicing professionals, educators, government officials, and building code regulators. Natural hazards exist everywhere. Throughout its history, the United States has experienced floods, wildfires, winter storms, landslides, windstorms, and earthquakes. But of all of these natural disasters, earthquakes pose one of the greatest threats to lives, property, and economy, not only to communities within the western and central US, but indirectly to the Nation as a whole. Under Public Law 95-124, as amended, Congress established the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). In 2008, NEHRP agencies engaged in the development of a strategic plan to guide NEHRP over the 2009-2013 timeframe."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-04
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Fiscal Year 2010: Floodplain Mapping and Floodplain Management Projects Program: Guidance and Application Kit
"The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide, through a cooperative agreement, a means to ensure continued promotion of innovative mapping initiatives and floodplain management objectives with FEMA's partners at the Federal, State, local government and private sector technical experts on flood hazards. Funding for floodplain mapping and floodplain management projects are intended to provide technical assistance to States and communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to promote risk identification and sound floodplain management."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-05
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Fiscal Year 2010: Earthquake Consortia, Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW): Guidance and Application Kit
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $75,000 with one Earthquake Consortia for the purposes of supporting nonprofit organizations which: deliver education and training to community and State officials; develop seismic policies and share information to promote programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; and reduce the loss of life, injuries, property losses, and social and economic disruption that results from all hazards. Natural hazards exist everywhere. Throughout its history, the United States (US) has experienced floods, wildfires, winter storms, landslides, windstorms, and earthquakes. But of all of these natural disasters, earthquakes pose one of the greatest threats to lives, property, and economy, not only to communities within the western and central US, but indirectly to the Nation as a whole. Under Public Law 95-124, as amended, Congress established the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). In 2008, NEHRP agencies engaged in the development of a strategic plan to guide NEHRP over the 2009-2013 timeframe."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2010-04
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Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners: Appendix K: Format and Specifications for Flood Insurance Rate Maps
This appendix to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) "Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners" is "a guide for the production and use of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). It sets forth specifications for the graphic elements that are shown on the FIRMs, including the mapping format representation, presentation of base map information, map frame sizing, legend, title block and notes to user appearance, and presentation of flood hazard information. It also addresses the specifications for the FIRM Map Index, Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) Map Index and all Preliminary and Final map deliverables."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2003-04
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Village of Thiensville Channelization Project
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. "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." This Best Practice story is about pre-disaster mitigation in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. "For nearly 50 years, the downtown area of the Village of Thiensville, located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, had been plagued with constant flooding. Having experienced six major flood events since 1973, four of which resulted in a federal disaster declaration, Thiensville decided to do something about the creek. They came up with a project that not only remedied some of the problems, but also received an award for Excellence in Project Design or Implementation from the Wisconsin Association for Floodplain, Stormwater and Coastal Managers as well as 'Top Project' by Storm Water Solutions magazine. The Village of Thiensville applied for a Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant in 2003. The grant was awarded in 2006 and totalled $2,308,620."
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
2010-12-02
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Providing Shelter from the Storm
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. "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." This Best Practice story is about a tornado shelter program in Juneau County, Wisconsin. "From August 1863 to August 2005, the National Weather Service recorded 33 tornadoes in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Concerned for the safety of the residents, the County's Emergency Management Director Gervase Thompson initiated a project that was the first of its kind in the State of Wisconsin. In November 2004, the County was awarded a $123,225 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to defray the cost of 31 tornado shelters to be placed on homeowners' properties throughout the County." 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
2010-12-02
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: House Built Above Building Codes Stood Strong Against Wind
"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 2002, when David and Cynthia Garza decided to build their 2,200-square-foot dream home, they had no idea the road to achieving their dream would be paved with building codes. Initially frustrated by the requirements, they later credited the city's 'hard-nosed' building inspector for their home's survival during Hurricane Ike (2008)." 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
2008-12-18
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Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners: Appendix I: Project Scoping Toolbox [April 2003]
This appendix to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) "Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners" includes "everything required to produce a new or revised flood map: initial identification of mapping needs, scoping the project, conducting flood hazard analyses (i.e., hydrologic and hydraulic analyses), converting manually produced maps to digital format, merging revised and non-revised flood hazard data, providing due process (i.e., Preliminary and post-Preliminary processing), and printing and distribution. These Flood Map Project activities are described generally in Volume 1 and in greater detail in Appendices A through M of these Guidelines. This Appendix provides additional guidance for Project Scoping. Project Scoping begins after community mapping needs have been assessed and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has decided to initiate a flood map creation or update."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2003-04
