Unit 10 Learning Check NFIP Flashcards
who is responsible for disaster and emergency response activities
emergency manager
is there a written emergency response plan to identify department duties during and after a disaster
hopefully yes
objectives of a building condition survey
determine if any building is so dangerous that it should not be reentered without careful inspection
determine which buildings need floodplain development permits before they can be repaired or reoccupied
what are the 3 categories of building conditions that are determined during the building condition survey
apparently safe - no exterior signs of structural damage. people allowed in, but need building permit for repairs
obviously substantially damaged - flood swept building away, collapsed, or missing a wall. cannot be reoccupied without major structural work
could be substantially damaged - no such damage is obvious, but it is possible
what is one of the best guides you can give owners and residents of flooded buildings
repairing your flooded home
can your community waive the requirement for a development permit so people can repair their flooded homes more quickly
no
can waive permit fee, but must require permits to see if the buildings could be substantially damaged and subject to your floodplain ordinance requirements
when you inspect a flooded building to determine if the structure is substantially damaged, what should you check
anything part of the building structure
ex: wall, ceiling, foundation, deck, molding, built in bookcase, ductwork, water heater, kitchen cabinet
what sources of assistance are there to help your post disaster permit operations
state NFIP coordinator
FEMA regional office
state building code agency
model building code organization
local or state health department
cooperative extension service
other communities willing to provide mutual aid
building officials association
definition of flood hazard mitigation
all actions that can be taken to reduce property damage and the threat to life and public health from flooding
6 basic strategies of flood hazard mitigation measure
prevention
property protection
natural resource protection
emergency services
structural projects
public information
what are some benefits of preparing a mitigation plan
ensure all possible activities reviewed and implemented
link floodplain management policies to specific activities
ensure activities are coordinated
educate residents
build public and political support
fulfill planning requirements for state or federal assistance programs
facilitate implementation of flooding management activities
guidelines of multi-objective management
keep effort locally based
understand flood problem and relation to watershed
think broadly about possible solutions to reduce flood problem
identify other community concerns and goals that could have a bearing on the flood problem
obtain expert advice and assistance from government agencies and private organizations
build a partnership among the private and public groups and individuals that can be enlisted to work on the objectives
where can you get technical help in planning and implementing a mitigation program
national parks service
soil and water conservation district
national resource conservation service
cooperative extension service
watershed, stormwater management, or flood control districts
regional, water, sewer, sanitary districts
regional planning commissions
state emergency management or civil defense agency
state natural or water resources agency
local watershed
US army corps of engineers
ASFPM
floodplain management resource center
list some of the sources of financial assistance that are available for mitigation program
property owners willing to cost share
FEMA flood mitigation assistance program
FEMA public infrastructure program
FEMA human services programs
FEMA hazard mitigation grant program
could any community be eligible for section 404 hazard mitigation grant even if it did not receive a disaster declaration
yes. under 1997 FEMA ruling, all communities in the state are eligible after the disaster declaration
which building condition survey identifies 3 categories of buildings.
which survey needs 2 permits
building obviously substantially damages - flood swept building away, collapsed, or missing wall. cannot be reoccupied without major structural work
could be substantially damaged - damage not obvious, but possible
what type of work may not need a permit after a flood
cleanup
temporary emergency repairs
once you advise an owner that a permit may be necessary, do you need to inspect the building or can you save time and just wait for a permit application
as soon as notice delivered, you office inspect each flooded property to review needed repairs and determine if permit needed
who can help you make sure people do not reoccupy damaged building before they passed inspection
make sure utilitiy companies will not turn service back on unless approved to connect sign on building
instruct police and other departments about permit requirements and ask them to report to you any construction projects under way without posted permit signed
get news media to spread word on requirements and why they are needed
can constructing a levee and maintaining sand dunes be considered flood hazard mitigation measures
yes
what’s more important - plan document or planning process
process
what are benefits of multi objective management (MOM)
look at all possible solutions
coordinates flood issues with other community concerns
cost of implementing programs is shared with others
floodplain and watershed are treated as resources
2 types of grants available through flood mitigation assistance program
planning grants help develop or update a flood mitigation plan
project grants to implement project in conformance with flood mitigation plan
if flood is bad enough to result in presidential disaster declaration, why should my city need flood insurance policies on the buildings it owns in the floodplain
federal disaster assistance for a flooded public building will be reduced by the amount of flood insurance coverage the community should have on that building.
it does not matter whether the building is insured - FEMA will only provide assistance for damage that exceeds the level of insurance
