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FEMA’s Role in National Water Policy
Supporting National Water Resource Policy
Introduction
Sandra K. Knight National Waterways Conference September 22-24, 2010
• Some things have changed.
• Some things have not.
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FEMA’s Role in National Water Policy
Supporting National Water Resource Policy
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
The need for National Strategic Water Resource Policy
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New Orleans, LA 17th Street Canal, August 2008
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force
Sandra K. Knight National Waterways Conference September 22-24, 2010
The Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force was established in 1975 to enhance communication and coordination among Federal agencies in their efforts to reduce the loss of life and property caused by floods, and to protect and restore the natural resources and functions of floodplains
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
The Re-established FIFM Task Force
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• Co-chaired by FEMA and the USACE• 13 Member agencies• 2 Advisors
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
NFIP Reform
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GAO findings“The Clips”
vocal push back
Agreement/Conflict
1. Actuarial rates - reduce losses from policy subsidies and rep loss properties
2. Increase property owner participation3. Develop accurate maps4. Effective oversight of insurance
operations
1. Affordable insurance rates2. No mandatory purchase3. Stop the maps
Stakeholders
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
NFIP Reform – Today’s Paradigm
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InsuranceFlood Insurance
Rate Maps
Building codesAnd regulations
IncentivesFlood grants
Community RatingSystem
NFIP
The NFIP is a voluntary Federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance against flood losses in exchange for adopting and enforcing regulations that reduce future flood damages. A participating community’s floodplain management regulations, must meet or exceed the NFIP minimum requirements.
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
NFIP Reform
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Societal Responsibility
Economic Development
EnvironmentalIndividual
Accountability
Protecting Citizens Sustainability &
Resiliency
Equitable
Viable
Responsible
Accountable
Affordable
Public Policy Context
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
National Flood Risk – FEMA’s Role
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FEMA’s Role in National Water Policy
Supporting National Water Resource Policy
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FEMA’s Role in National Water Policy
Supporting National Water Resource Policy
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Components of the NFIP that Buy Down Risk
The NFIP is a public safety program implemented at the local level.
• Risk Analysis (Mapping, Assessment and Planning)
• Risk Reduction (Floodplain Management, Building Science and
Hazard Mitigation grants)
• Risk Insurance
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
FEMA’s Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP)
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Through collaboration with State, Local, and Tribal entities, Risk MAP will deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property.
Science BasedWatershed Approach Comprehensive Lifecycle
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
The NFIP and Levees
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
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FEMA’s Role in National Water Policy
Supporting National Water Resource Policy
Levee Misconceptions
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Myth: FEMA’s levee activities are a reaction to Katrina
Fact: FEMA knew it had challenges when Map Mod started
Myth: FEMA certifies or de-certifies levees
Fact: Owners certify and de-certify, FEMA maps flood hazards
Myth: Insurance not available behind levees
Fact: It’s available anywhere within participating communities
Myth: Levees provide absolute protection
Fact: Levees provided varying levels of protection, nothing is absolute
Myth: FEMA’s regulations for levees have changed recently
Fact: Regulations have been in place for over 23 years
Myth: FEMA will only accredit a Federal Levee
Fact: FEMA accredits any levee meeting the regulatory requirements
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
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Risk is a Joint Effort
CA DWR New Flood Risk Notification Flyer for households in the Central Valley areas of the State
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
National Committee on Levee Safety (NCLS)
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lead by the USACE, the NCLS is a committee of federal, state, local, and private sector members with the direction from Congress to prepare recommendations and a strategic implementation plan on a National Levee Safety Program
Participates with USACE as federal representatives
Delivered recommendations to Congressto establish a National Levee Safety Program – January 2009
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
The National Dam Safety Program
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The NDSP which is led by FEMA, is a partnership of Federal, State, and other stakeholders which promotes individual and community responsibility for dam safety.
“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” Benjamin Franklin
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Supporting National Water Resource Policy
Summary
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FEMA’s role in Water Policy includes:
• Floodplain Management and Grants
• Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning
• The Administration of the National Flood Insurance Program
• The Administration of the National Dam Safety program
• Participation in the Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force
• Participation in the National Levee Safety Program
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