FEMA Grants Suwannee River Water Management District $1 Million To Update Flood Maps
New Maps Designed to Better Reflect Flood Risk
Release Date: August 14, 2006
Release Number: R4-06-032
ATLANTA, Ga. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted $1 Million to the Suwannee River Water Management District in support of its floodplain mapping program.
These funds will improve Florida flood maps by creating a more reliable, easier-to-use and readily available digital product. Modernized maps will more closely track actual risk and assist new development and rebuilding efforts.
"These funds will support state partners in creating flood maps that more accurately reflect recent development and natural changes in the environment, "said acting FEMA Region IV Director Mary Lynne Miller. "The new maps will make communities safer and protect property from the risk of flood loss for years to come."
With this grant the Suwannee River Water Management District will produce Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) for the counties of Taylor and Union.
To learn more about flood hazard mapping, the Cooperating Technical Partners Initiative and DFIRMs, visit: www.fema.gov/index.shtm or to download FEMA's Guidelines and Specifications for Flood hazard Mapping Partners, visit: www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Monday, 14-Aug-2006 14:56:43