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Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP)

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Vision

The vision for Risk MAP is to deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property. Risk MAP builds on flood hazard data and maps produced during the Flood Map Modernization (Map Mod) program.

Graphic depicting the Risk MAP process.

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Goals

Building on the success of Map Mod, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will collaborate with Federal, State and local stakeholders to achieve goals under Risk MAP:

  1. Flood Hazard Data. Address gaps in flood hazard data to form a solid foundation for risk assessment, floodplain management, and actuarial soundness of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
  2. Public Awareness/Outreach. Ensure that a measurable increase of the public’s awareness and understanding of risk results in a measurable reduction of current and future vulnerability.
  3. Hazard Mitigation Planning. Lead and support States, local, and Tribal communities to effectively engage in risk-based mitigation planning resulting in sustainable actions that reduce or eliminate risks to life and property from natural hazards.
  4. Enhanced Digital Platform. Provide an enhanced digital platform that improves management of Risk MAP, stewards information produced by Risk MAP, and improves communication and sharing of risk data and related products to all levels of government and the public.
  5. Alignment and Synergies. Align Risk Analysis programs and develop synergies to enhance decision-making capabilities through effective risk communication and management.

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The Team

FEMA Headquarters and Regional offices will lead a team of contractors and stakeholder entities to deliver its Risk MAP program. The team is comprised of:

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Multi-Year Plan

FEMA has developed a Risk MAP multi-year plan spanning FY10-FY14. The plan, which was approved on March 16, 2009, outlines the program’s goals and objectives and summarizes FEMA’s approach to strategic planning and stakeholder roles and responsibilities.

Questions regarding the plan should be directed to FEMA-RiskMaps@dhs.gov.

A Risk MAP fact sheet is available in the FEMA Library.

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Risk MAP FY09 Flood Mapping Production Plan

As part of its activities related to the NFIP, FEMA has begun the transition from Map Mod to Risk MAP in fiscal year (FY) 2009. The vision for Risk MAP is to work collaboratively with State, local, and tribal entities to deliver quality data that increases public awareness and lead to action that reduces risk to life and property. FEMA has identified a key goal for Risk MAP:

 Map Mod transformed the majority of the flood hazard mapping inventory to 21st century digital technology and restored confidence in the reliability of floodplain boundaries, while making updates to the underlying engineering data. The dynamic nature of floodplains requires updated analysis of flood hazards periodically to maintain a reliable inventory.

Map Mod established a foundation for easier information depiction and distribution of mapped flood hazards. To complete the evolution of the process, it is imperative to maintain the integrity and credibility of the engineering data for reliable risk identification, and ensure the information can be leveraged to improve mitigation activities beyond the minimum Federal requirements for participation in the NFIP.

With FY 2009 Congressional appropriations for Flood Hazard Mapping, FEMA is initiating flood map update projects to address gaps in required engineering and mapping for high flood risk areas impacted by coastal flooding, levees, and other flood hazards (e.g., lakes, rivers, and ponds). The Risk MAP FY09 Flood Mapping Production Plan provides the strategy for selection of FY09 Risk MAP flood map update projects and the planned schedule for their completion. It identifies those counties for which flood map update projects are being initiated in FY 2009 and the type of flood hazards being addressed by the engineering and mapping project (coastal, levee, other riverine flood hazards). Projects were selected in FY 2009 to leverage established Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) relationships. Those counties including CTP maintenance activities are identified in the Risk MAP FY09 Flood Mapping Production Plan.

Interested parties with questions pertaining to the updated strategy and planned schedule for flood mapping projects are encouraged to contact their appropriate local and State officials, who are working with one of FEMA's 10 Regional Offices.

Read the Risk MAP FY09 Flood Mapping Production Plan

Learn more with the Risk MAP FY09 Flood Mapping Production Plan Factsheet

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For More Information

For more information or additional assistance:

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Last Modified: Tuesday, 14-Jul-2009 12:07:16 EDT