FLOOD STUDYCape May County, NJFEMA REGION IIJuly 12, 201110:00

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Agenda

IntroductionsFEMA Strategic Plan & Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) GoalsRisk MAP Program OverviewMeeting ObjectivesCurrent Status of Cape May County Flood StudyRisk AssessmentCommunity EngagementQuestions

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IntroductionsLocal – Cape May County (Host) & CommunitiesState – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)Supervising Engineer: Joseph Ruggeri, PE, CFMSupervising Engineer: John ScordatoProgram Development Specialist: Jim WattSenior Engineer: Kunal Patal

FEMA Region IIMitigation Division Director: Timothy P. CrowleyCommunications / Outreach Lead: William McDonnell Study Project Manager: Paul K. Weberg, PE Floodplain Management and Insurance Lead: Pat GriggsRegional Program Management Lead: Bo Juza, CFM Regional Support Center Coordinator: Andrew Martin, CFMRegional Support Center Outreach Lead: Crystal Smith, CFM

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FEMA Strategic Plan & Risk MAP GoalsFEMA Strategic Plan Goals 2008-2013

o Lead an integrated approach that strengthens the Nation’s ability to address disasters, emergencies, and terrorist events

o Deliver easily accessible and coordinated assistance for all programso Provide reliable information at the right time for all userso FEMA invests in people and people invest in FEMA to ensure mission

successo Build public trust and confidence through performance and stewardship

FEMA Risk MAP GoalsCollaboration with Federal, State and local stakeholders to achieve goals under Risk MAP:

o Address gaps in flood hazard datao Public Awareness/Outreacho Hazard Mitigation Planningo Enhanced Digital Platformo Alignment and Synergies

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Guiding PrinciplesEngage communities early and oftenAgree upon and document project outcomes and responsibilitiesCoordinate with other programs operating within the same communityLeverage associations to provide a third-party perspectiveUse local media and language that people understand

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Risk MAP Program Overview

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Risk MAP VisionThrough collaboration with State, Tribal, and local entities, Risk MAP will deliver quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property. Risk MAP will focus on products and services beyond the traditional Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). FEMA will work with officials to help use flood risk data and tools to effectively communicate risk to citizens and enable communities to enhance their corresponding mitigation plans.

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FEMA’s FY10 Flood Mapping Progress Report and Production Plan

With FY 2009 and FY2010 Congressional appropriations for Flood Hazard Mapping, FEMA is conducting flood map update projects:• Address gaps in required engineering and mapping for

high flood risk areas affected by coastal flooding, levees, and other riverine flood hazards

• Leverage established Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) relationships

To learn more, see the FEMA’s FY10 Flood Mapping Progress Report and Production Plan on www.fema.gov

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Recent ActivitiesInitial meetings conducted: ◦ Morris: April, 2010◦ Bergen: June, 2010 & June, 2011◦ Somerset: June, 2010◦ Essex: July, 2010◦ Monmouth: August, 2010◦ Union: August, 2010◦ Cape May: September, 2010◦ Passaic: October, 2010◦ Middlesex: October, 2010◦ Atlantic: November, 2010◦ Ocean: December, 2010◦ Cumberland: February, 2011 & June, 2011◦ Salem: February, 2011

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Meeting ObjectivesEngage Cape May County communities and promote local ownership to reduce their vulnerability to risk

Provide risk awareness information to local officials to effectively manage and communicate flood risk for residents and businesses

Provide an update on the current status of Cape May County’s Flood Study

Encourage partnerships and collaborations to leverage and advance risk management and mitigation measures

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Coastal and riverine analysis to be completed by June 2012

Project Team• Local Officials• New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

(Cooperating Technical Partner)• FEMA

Risk Assessment, Mapping, and Planning Partners (RAMPP), a joint venture of Dewberry, URS, and ESPRegional Program Management LeadRegional Support Center

Cape May County Flood Study -Overview

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Milestones

Coastal Surge complete: October, 2011

Coastal Overland complete: January, 2012

Coastal and Riverine Analysis complete: Mid 2012

Preliminary Flood Study: June 2012

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Cape May County Flood Study –Scope

Incorporation of approximately 10 miles of detailed riverine redelineation, 31 miles of approximate riverine redelineation, and 72 miles of detailed coastal analysis

Incorporation of NJFHA boundary to the Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) profiles and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)

The DFIRM and FIS report will be produced in the FEMA Countywide format in the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88)

• NAVD 88 = NGVD 29 – 1.275894’

NAVD 88895.275’NGVD 29

Elevation in NGVD 29

Elevation in NAVD 88

896’NAVD 88

897.275’NGVD 29

Datum Conversion of Cape May County

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Coastal analyses are currently ongoing. Transect (Coastal Cross Sections) layouts have been defined. Obstructions have been modeled. Field reconnaissance has been completed. Surge is in progressApproximate riverine study Hydrology and Hydraulics are in advanced stages.Redelineation of riverine miles is in advanced stages. Mapping will be finalized when all other analyses are complete

Cape May County Flood Study -Update On the Current Status

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Cape May County Flood Study –Paneling Scheme

• One Countywide FIS Report• Some of the communities may be covered with more than one FIRM panel• Paneling scheme createdfrom 1:24,000 USGS quads

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Local technical data availability?Bridge replacements; new storm water management systems; new H&H studies; new aerial photography and/or topographic information, etc.

Contacted each community letting them know about coastal field reconnaissance taking place in their communities in August 2010, and data request back in January 6, 2010

Received responses from City of Ocean City

Levee impacted areas?As part of its effort to reform NFIP, FEMA is exploring more precise approaches for identifying flood hazards in areas impacted by levees

FEMA is replacing the approach currently used and developing alternative ways to analyze and map the flood hazards in areas impacted by levees

Local Communities –Data Gathering

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Coastal Storm Surge and Overland Wave Hazard Analysis Overview – Gulf & Atlantic

6. Mapping

5. RUNUP

4. WAVES

3. EROSION

2. SETUP

1. SURGE

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Cape May County – Transect Layout

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The intent of the technical panel is to engage subject matter experts in coastal engineering analysis process

Meetings were held on:4/14/20115/10/2011

Members:Academics and Other Interested Parties:

Stevens Institute of TechnologyRichard Stockton College of NJCity University of New York – Hunter CollegeCousteau Institute under Rutgers UniversityColumbia UniversityBarnegat Bay Partnership

State and Local Government:New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionNew York State Department of Environmental ConservationNew York CityNortheast States Emergency Consortium

Other Federal Agencies:USACENOAAUSGS

Coastal Study Technical Panel

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Risk MAPRisk Assessment Tools & Resources

HAZUS-MH: Estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes

New Version 2.0 includes coastal storm surge modelingFor more information and to download the HAZUS-MH software: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/hazus/index.shtm

National Tool: Evaluate appropriate long-term mitigation measures

For more information and to download the National Tool software: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/floodplain/data_tool.shtm

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Cape May County – NFIP Policies, Claims, Repetitive Losses, CRS, CAC & CAV

COMMUNITY

Number of 

Policies  Total Coverage  Total 

Premium 

Total Claims Since 1978

 Total Paid Since 1978 

Number of Repetitive Losses CRS

Community Assistance Contact (CAC)

Community Assistance 

Visit (CAV)

AVALON, BOROUGH OF 5268 1,351,279,700$    3,167,003$    1,315       8,235,547$        243                YES 2009 1993CAPE MAY CITY, CITY OF 2691 624,233,700$        2,127,094$    1,233       7,973,316$        371                YES 2003 1995CAPE MAY POINT, BOROUGH OF 445 115,195,900$        358,531$        116          651,206$            24                  YES 2006 1995DENNIS, TOWNSHIP OF 78 18,485,600$          69,963$          3               5,267$                0 ‐ 1995LOWER, TOWNSHIP OF 2563 599,787,200$        1,304,439$    177          1,383,182$        68                  2007 1995MIDDLE, TOWNSHIP OF 1174 256,972,100$        822,520$        647          3,843,414$        221                2006 2002NORTH WILDWOOD, CITY OF 6294 1,033,016,100$    3,412,533$    2,622       17,398,976$      1,220            YES 2007 1995OCEAN CITY, CITY OF 17091 3,715,574,900$    10,240,888$  3,852       21,658,559$      1,139            YES 2009 2007SEA ISLE CITY, CITY OF 6369 1,341,306,400$    3,869,836$    1,529       9,108,739$        646                YES 2010 2010STONE HARBOR, BOROUGH OF 2685 672,775,000$        2,086,708$    925          7,372,024$        359                YES 2010 2009UPPER, TOWNSHIP OF 621 160,137,800$        661,365$        224          2,076,645$        71                  3/2010 3/2010WEST CAPE MAY, BOROUGH OF 337 84,393,600$          288,038$        109          362,670$            27                  2002 1995WEST WILDWOOD, BOROUGH OF 567 104,597,700$        482,716$        1,862       15,959,756$      1,173            YES 2008 1995WILDWOOD CREST, BOROUGH OF 4360 833,038,000$        2,267,200$    248          1,261,536$        40                  YES 2008 1995WILDWOOD, CITY OF 3831 674,934,800$        2,746,713$    1,662       15,395,004$      771                2010 1995WOODBINE, BOROUGH OF 5 847,000$                2,241$             0 0 0 ‐ 1995

County Total 54,379 11,586,575,500$  33,907,788$  16,524 112,685,841$   6,373           

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Broome County, NY - Early Demonstration ProjectDepth Grid and HAZUS-MH Development / Area of Mitigation Interest

FEMA Region II developed potential demonstration projects to field test proposed Risk MAP productsWhy in Broome?

o New Hydrology indicated an upward trend in flood discharge

o Increased flow created potential issues due to levee de-accreditation

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Broome County, NY - Early Demonstration ProjectDepth Grid Analysis

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Broome County, NY - Early Demonstration Project Example Area of Mitigation Interest

Robinson St. was initially identified as the sole source for flooding of a large area

The area was of interest to the City of Binghamton as a potential economic development site

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Risk MAPMitigation Planning

Hazard Mitigation Plans:• Guides your decisions on mitigation activities for all hazards you

face• Are an important resource responsible for responding to disasters• Facilitates fast access to federal assistance for mitigation

We reviewed your mitigation plans and found that:• Cape May County: 2010 Mitigation Plan;

County Approved; All Communities Approved

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Cape May County, NJ Mitigation Plan Update

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Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)

HMA grant programs provide funding for eligible mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages

Communities with approved hazard mitigation plans can apply for Federal Assistance on declared/non-declared disasters

Federal Assistance applications through New Jersey OEM (Bob Little)

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Community Rating System (CRS)The National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements

As a result, flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk resulting from the community actions meeting the three goals of the CRS:• Reduce flood losses;• Facilitate accurate insurance rating; and• Promote the awareness of flood insurance

• Borough of Avalon is CRS level 6

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Risk CommunicationsFederal/State/Local goals:• To aid in safer communities and reduce risk to life and

property• To effectively communicate risk and increase public

awareness, leading citizens to make informed decisions regarding their risk

Key factors contributing to successful achievement of these goals are: • Community engagement and exchange of flood risk

information• Effective collaboration through partnerships• Strategic communications plan development

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Risk CommunicationsAcknowledgement of the challenges in complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-dimensional, and evolving processes of risk communications• Conflicting priorities and messages• Difficulty in translating scientific information• Disagreements on what is risk

FEMA created a list of supporting, customizable tools and templates and is currently developing those materials in order of need as identified by FEMA Regions• Region II is waiting on FEMA HQ’s development and

outcomes• Region II is initiating it’s own risk communications strategy

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The overarching goal of New Jersey Coastal Outreach Strategy is to increase congressional, state, county, community and public awareness of and engagement in the remapping of New Jersey coastal counties. Key themes:

• Flood risks have changed in many coastal communities since the date on their effective FIRM panels

• When completed, the storm surge study will be of sound technology and contain valid results

• Mitigation Planning involves learning about the hazards that can affect a community, setting clear goals to reduce a community’s vulnerability to the identified hazards, and putting into practice long-term hazard mitigation strategies

• Coordinated, sustained mitigation activities are the best way to ensure your community will be physically, socially, and economically resilient to future natural hazard impacts

Risk CommunicationsNJ Coastal Outreach Strategy

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Risk Communication StrategyResources

Region III Coastal Website:• www.R3Coastal.com

Region IV Coastal Website:• http://www.southeastcoastalmaps.com

Region VI Coastal Website:• http://www.txchart.com

Region II Coastal Website:• To be announced

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Example FEMA Region IIRisk MAP Activities Schedule

Current: July, 2011• Risk MAP overview and introduction

September, 2011• Risk communications strategy update

November, 2011• Risk assessment training

January, 2012• Mitigation planning training

March, 2012• Risk communications review and support

May, 2012• Risk assessment review and support

July, 2012• Mitigation planning review and support

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Resources

FEMA: www.fema.govFloodsmart, the official site of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): www.floodsmart.govRisk Assessment, Mapping and Planning Partners: www.RAMPP-team.comNFIP Reform: www.fema.gov/business/nfip/nfip_reform.shtm HAZUS-MH software: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/hazus/index.shtmNational Tool software: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/floodplain/data_tool.shtmHazus User Groups: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/hazus/hz_users.shtm#4

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - NFIP CoordinatorNew Jersey State Office of Emergency Management

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Questions & FeedbackPlease complete your survey. Your feedback is very important to us.This presentation & hand-outs will be posted at: www.RAMPP-TEAM.com

Contact InformationNJDEPJoseph Ruggeri / John Scordato / Chris Gould NJDEP, Bureau of Dam Safety & Flood ControlPhone: 609-292-2296NJDEP website: www.nj.gov/dep/floodcontrol

FEMAMitigation Division Director: Timothy P. Crowley / 212-680-3627/ Timothy.Crowley@dhs.govRisk Analysis Branch Chief: Scott Duell / 212-680-3630 / Scott.Duell@dhs.govCommunications and Outreach: William McDonnell / 212-680-3636 / William.McDonnell@dhs.govStudy Project Manager: Paul Weberg / 212-680-3638 / Paul.Weberg@dhs.govFlood Insurance & Management: Pat Griggs / 212-680-8523 / Patricia.Griggs@dhs.govMitigation Planning: Cathleen Carlisle / 212-680-8529 / Cathleen.Carlisle@dhs.govHAZUS & GIS: Brian Shumon / 212-680-3631 / Brian.Shumon@dhs.govRegional Support Center Coordinator: Andrew Martin / 646-216-3677 / Amartin@dewberry.comRegional Project Management Lead: Bo Juza / 646-801-6460 / boj@dhi.us