South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources Gets Nearly $2 Million From FEMA To Update Flood Maps
Updated Maps Will Better Show Flood Risk
Release Date: April 2, 2009
Release Number: R4-09-087
ATLANTA, Ga. -- A federal grant of more than $1.6 million will help the state of South Carolina improve its flood maps.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing $1,611,752 in federal funds toward the total project cost of $2,022,932. The resulting maps will be even more reliable, updated and current digital products. These updated Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs), track actual risk more closely and assist new development and rebuilding efforts.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ Floodplain Mapping Program will update DFIRMs for the counties of Berkeley, Florence, and Lexington.
“With these funds, our state partners in South Carolina can update flood risk maps so that they more accurately reflect recent development and natural changes in the environment,” said Phil May, administrator for FEMA Region IV. “The new maps make communities safer for years to come by helping home and business owners assess their flood risk and make informed decisions about protecting property from the risk of flood loss.”
To learn more about flood hazard mapping, DFIRMs or the Cooperating Technical Partner Initiative visit www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ctp_main.shtm. To download FEMA’s Guidelines and Specifications for Flood hazard Mapping Partners, visit www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm.
FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
Last Modified: Thursday, 02-Apr-2009 13:26:39