Hazard Assessment Template
Features
- Provides code in a template format
- Delivers a simple, public-friendly mapping interface
- Provides mechanism to use local hazard planning data such as FEMA’s digital flood insurance rate maps
- Includes supporting information to explain what the hazard information means
- Provides customizable delivery of other types of data and information
Overview
This Internet tool helps to construct websites that identify potential hazards for specific locations. Website users identify the location by address, owner name, or by clicking in the map. The tool queries the hazards data to determine the hazards zone(s) for the location. Typical users include planning and permitting departments, residents applying for building permits, hazard mitigation officials, and natural resource planners. The tool's functionality can be set up for any location that has the required data and resources.
