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Governor KeatingSigns FloodInsurance MonthProclamationOklahoma GovernorFrank Keating, seated,signs the Proclamationdesignating March asFlood Insurance Month.Standing, l to r, LonnieWard, FEMA, DorothyMartinez, NFIP, JoeRemondini and CarolynSchultz, USACE, KenMorris, OWRB, AlbertAshwood, Dir., ODCEM,Ron Flanagan, OFMAChair.
OKLAHOMA FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERVolume 2 MARCH 2000 Number 3
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FLOOD INSURANCE MONTH
Governor Proclaims MARCH
State Capitol, Oklahoma City- Governor Frank Keating issued anofficial proclamation designating March, 2000 as Flood Insurance Month.
Each year in Oklahoma, thousands of citizens who experienceflood damages lack the protection afforded through readily availableflood insurance. To enhance awareness of the availability of federal floodinsurance, as well as inform Oklahomans about intelligent floodplainmanagement and development procedures, Governor Keating hasdesignated March as “Flood Insurance Month” in Oklahoma.
“All too often, property owners and renters become aware offlood insurance and other protection measures only after a flood hasfinancially devastated them or their community,” said Duane Smith,Executive Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).“The Governor’s proclamation provides the OWRB, insurance companiesand emergency management organizations with a valuable opportunity
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to spread the word on the availability of relativelyinexpensive flood insurance."
Timing is good for Proclamation-Smith added that thetiming of the Flood Insurance Month designation isappropriate because Oklahoma’s spring flooding season isjust around the corner. “Flood insurance policies generallyrequire a 30-day waiting period,” he pointed out. “Becausewe experience so many damagingflooding events in April and May,now is the time for those citizenswho reside in designatedfloodplains but do not currentlypossess a flood insurance policyto discuss the need for protectionwith their insurance agent.” Smithadded that a flood insurancepolicy may be purchased fromany licensed property insurance agent or broker in goodstanding.
Most Disasters Involve Flooding-Of the 38 presidentiallydeclared disasters in Oklahoma since 1955, 28 haveinvolved flooding. In an effort to mitigate suchemergencies, the OWRB was named the state coordinatingagency for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)by Governor Dewey Bartlett in 1969. The NFIP assistsOklahomans by making flood insurance available ataffordable rates and helping communities make wisedecisions concerning use of the floodplains.
Eligibility-To be eligible for flood insurance, participatingcommunities and counties must establish a floodplainboard, recognize floodplain boundaries and restrictdevelopment in those areas. Such strategies typicallyresult in reduced federal outlays to mitigate flooddamages. For example, the City of Tulsa, identified in a1975 FEMA study as one of the nation’s most disaster-
prone communities, has no record of flooding of anystructure that has been built in accordance with NFIPregulations. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is thestate agency designated to coordinate the NFIP inOklahoma in a cooperative partnership with the OklahomaInsurance Commission, Oklahoma Department of CivilEmergency Management and the Oklahoma FloodplainManagers Association.
Few Floodplain Buildings are Insured-Only 20 percentof all homes or structures in thestate that lie within the 100-yearfloodplain are covered by floodinsurance, according to Ken Morris,OWRB state floodplainmanagement coordinator. “It isdisheartening that relatively fewpeople have taken advantage of thebenefits afforded through thepurchase of flood insurance,
especially since it is so inexpensive and offers suchcomprehensive protection against one of our mostcommon natural disasters,” Morris said.
Flood Insurance Required- Flood insurance coverage ismandatory for all buildings financed by federally insuredmortgage and lending institutions.
Flood Damages Occur Outside of Floodplains- Over 50percent of flood damages occur outside of FEMA’smapped floodplains. Some communities, such as Tulsa,regulate larger floodplains than FEMA’s minimumnational standard. Tulsa also notifies floodplain residentsof their floodplain location and the availability of floodinsurance annually. Tulsa’s flood insurance participationand coverage is twice the state and national average.
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&DOHQGDU�RI�(YHQWVMar. 19-25 Lightning & Severe Storm Awareness WkApr. 20 OFMA Bd. Dir. Mtg., Jamil’s/OKCMay 2 OWRB Flood Mgt. Workshop,-OKCMay 4 OWRB Flood Mgt. Workshop, -TulsaMay 8-10 NFIP National Flood Conf.- Austin, TXMay 11 OFMA Bd. Dir. Mtg., Jamil’s/OKCMay 16 OWRB Fld. Mgt. Workshop, -WoodwardMay 18 OWRB Fld. Mgt. Workshop, -LawtonMay 24 FEMA/NFIP Okla. Flood Forum-LawtonJune 15 OFMA Bd. Dir. Mtg., Jamil’s/OKCJune 19-23 ASFPM National Conf., Austin, TXJuly 20 OFMA Bd. Dir. Mtg., Jamil’s/OKCAugust 17 OFMA Bd. Dir. Mtg., Jamil’s/OKCSept. 13-15 Okla. Municipal League Conference and
Exposition-Tulsa Convention CenterSept. 24-27 OFMA Fall Conference, Lake Texhoma
Helpful Web Sites
OFMA www.okflood.orgASFPM www.floods.orgOWRB www.state.ok.us/~owrbFEMA www.fema.govCorps of Engineers www.swt.usace.army.milEMI Independent Study
www.fema.gov/home/emi/ishome.htmAdvanced Study Institute http://web.uccs.edu/geogenvs/NATOASI
Flood Insurancepolicies generallyrequire a 30-day
waiting period. Now isthe time to protectourselves from April
March 8, 2000 Moore-Norman Technology Center- Morethan 110 Floodplain Managersattended OFMA’s Spring 2000Technical Training, held at thebeautiful facilities of the Moore-Norman Technology Center inNorman, Oklahoma. This wasOFMA’s most ambitious andsuccessful conference ever. Thetraining consisted of three separatetracks: Floodplain Management, GIS-Geographic Information Systems, andFlood Hazard Mitigation.
Opening Welcome Address-Former Tulsa Mayor Terry Youngkicked off the day’s training with aninspirational keynote speech. Youngwas mayor of Tulsa during thedisastrous 1984 flood, which left 14
dead and over $180 million in flooddamages.
Luncheon Keynote Speech-Albert Ashwood, Director of theOklahoma Department of Civil
Emergency Management, and a past-chairman of OFMA, gave theluncheon keynote speech. Mr.Ashwood emphasized how importantFloodplain Managers and OFMA areto the state’s efforts to reduce loss oflife and property due to flooding.
Floodplain Management-The basic 6 hour class on floodplainmanagement and the NFIP was taughtby Ken Morris and Hank Elling,OWRB, Lonnie Ward, FEMA, andDorothy Martinez, NFIP.
GIS- GeographicInformation Systems- Anintroductory overview class on theemerging computer mapping andinformation systems was requested bymany OFMA members and floodplainmanagers.
The class was taught andfacilitated by Tulsa CommunityCollege instructor Merredith Reeder,Meshek and Associates. Other GISexperts making presentations were Dr.David Brown, University of
Oklahoma, Terry Felkerson, USGS,Anna Lee, Woodward, OK, JackieD’Amico, Midwest City, OK, JimLeach and Russ Wyckoff, US Corpsof Engineers. Jack Quarles, updatedthe conference on the status ofFEMA’s map modernization program.
Flood Hazard Mitigation-The Flood Hazard Mitigation coursewas taught by State Hazard MitigationOfficer Fred Liebe. Dorothy Martinez,and FEMA’s Lonnie Ward and JamesOrwat assisted Mr. Liebe. Eric Wilespresented a case study on Skiatook,OK’s mitigation program.
The Floodplain ManagerCertification Exam was given to fivepre-qualified floodplain managers,and was proctored by Linda Reed,CFM, Grand Gateway.
Everyone who wasinterviewed stated that they loved thefacilities, and benefited greatly fromthe technical sessions.
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Former Tulsa Mayor Terry Youngopened the training with aninspirational welcoming address.
Ken Morris instructs the Floodplain Management session in theamphitheater facilities of the Moore-Norman Technology Center
Oklahoma has another five new,nationally accredited Certified FloodplainManagers. These new CFMs took thetwo-hour comprehensive exam, consistingof 120 questions and practical exerciseafter completion of the 6 hour FloodplainManagement 101 Course, given at theSpring 2000 Technical Training, held atthe Moore/Norman Technology Center,March 8, 2000. The new CertifiedFloodplain Managers, entitled to the“CFM” designation, are:
Ruben Haye, P.E. City of Tulsa
David Heringer City of OklahomaCity
Bob Patton FEMA, Region VI
Mark Ritchie Coon Engineering,Oklahoma City, OK
Steve Sharples Meshek & Assoc., SandSprings, OK
Hennen, RexAssistant to the City EngineerCity of ShawneePO Box 1448Shawnee, OK 74802
Wade, Nancy, CFMFloodplain AdministratorCity of Bartlesville401 South Johnstone Ave.Bartlesville, OK 74003
New Agency Member:
Choctaw Nation Housing AuthorityPost Office Box GHugo, OK 74743(580) 326-7521 fax 326-7641
New Individual Members:
Allen, PaulaChoctaw Nat. Housing Auth.PO Box GHugo, OK 74743(580) 326-7521
Barry, John, Compliance Off.Choctaw Nation Housing Auth.PO Box GHugo, OK 74743(580) 326-7521
Belvin, Zachary, Environ. ReviewTechnicianChoctaw Nation Housing Auth.PO Box GHugo, OK 74743(580) 326-7521
Ellison, DeniseCleveland CountyAsst. to the Floodplain Admin.201 South JonesNorman, OK 73069(405) 366-0200
Flanagan, MikeR.D. Flanagan & Associates2745 E. Skelly Drive, Suite 100Tulsa, OK 74105(918) 749-2696 fax 749-2697e: [email protected]
Gunter, HerbSeminole Co. Floodplain Admin820 Jefferson StreetSeminole, OK 74868(405) 382-3702
McCarter, DavidCherokee Nation Housing Auth.PO Box 1007Tahlequah, OK 74464(918) 456-5482 fax 458-5081e: [email protected]
McCool, Mike, DirectorTulsa Area Emergency ManagementAgency600 Civic Center, EOCTulsa, OK 74103(918) 596-9890
Nichols, C. JanetClerk/TreasurerTown of Bethel Acres18101 Bethel RoadShawnee, OK 74801(405) 275-4128
Phillips, KennethChoctaw Nation Housing Auth.PO Box GHugo, OK 74743(580) 326-7521
Stover, RitaTown of KieferPO Box 337Kiefer, OK 74041(918) 321-5925
Tackett, WadeCherokee Nation Housing Auth.PO Box 1007Tahlequah, OK 74464(918) 456-5482 fax 458-5081e: [email protected]
Wakefield, DavidR.D. Flanagan & Associates2745 E. Skelly Dr., Suite 100Tulsa, OK 74105(918) 749-2696 fax 749-2697e: [email protected]
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The Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Associationcongratulates and welcomes its newest members:
The OklahomaFloodplain Managers Association isa non-profit organization primarilydedicated to providing information andeducation to the public aboutreduction of loss of life and propertydue to flooding.
OFMA is staffed entirely bymember volunteers, and all timerequired for activities, functions,training, conferences andcommunications is donated bydedicated members. OFMA doesnot have a paid staff.
Membership in OFMA isopen to anyone interested in thepromotion of wise use of thefloodplains, and reduction of loss oflife and property due to flooding,including public officials, engineers,professionals, lenders, real estate andinsurance agents, students, andenvironmentalists.
The best investment in the future ofyour state that $20.00 can buy is amembership in the OklahomaFloodplain Managers Association.
Benefits of OFMA Membership-There are many benefits ofmembership in OFMA, including:
Annual Professional Conference-OFMA sponsors an annual 4-day
floodplain management conference atone of the state lodges each year.
Spring Training- Each spring a one-day professional technical trainingconference is sponsored by OFMA for
members and other interestedparties. Technical topics includeBasic Floodplain Management,Geographic Information Systems,Hazard Mitigation, and othertimely subjects of interest tofloodplain managers.
OFMA Newsletter, “The BFE”-The OFMA newsletter is sent to allmembers and floodplain managers.“The BFE” contains the latest newsand information about floodplainmanagement in the state and nation.
Networking- One of the mostvaluable functions of OFMA is toprovide opportunities to meet andnetwork with other professionalsinterested in floodplain management.OFMA members include mayors andother elected officials, city managers,planners, engineers, emergencymanagers, building code officers,surveyors, planning commissioners,and citizen leaders.
You are invited to make acontribution to your state andcommunity by joining OFMA.
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Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association
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Floodplain ManagersAssociation is to promote the
common interest in flooddamage abatement, to enhancecooperation and to exchange
information among the variousrelated private organizations,
individuals, local, state andfederal agencies to encourage
appropriate and effectiveapproaches to managing the
state’s floodplains, and toeducate the public aboutfloodplain management.
OFMA Membership
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Title: ___________________________________ Address:__________________________________________
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Detach and Mail To:OFMAP.O. Box 8101Tulsa, OK 74101-8101
Category Affiliation(s): _______________________
New Member: Renewal:
Region (see map): 1 2 3 4 5
Categories:A. Mitigation B. Floodplain RegulationsC. Flood Insurance D. Mapping & EngineeringE. Flood Proofing F. Stormwater ManagementG. Research
Dues ScheduleFirst-Year dues are prorated depending on the quarter duringwhich you join. Fiscal year is October 1 – September 30.
Oct-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-SepFull Membership $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00Student Membership 10.00 7.50 5.00 2.50Associate Membership 15.00 11.25 7.50 3.75Agency Membership 50.00 37.50 25.00 12.50 (Plus $10.00 per employee designated by the Agency)Corporate Sponsor 100.00 75.00 50.00 25.00
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PLAN NOW!When: September 25-28, 2000Where: Lake Texoma Lodge
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When: September 25-28, 2000Where: Lake Texoma State Lodge
Oklahoma Water Resources BoardRegional Floodplain
Management Workshops
The OWRB’s Annual 1-Day Workshop forFloodplain Administrators & Public Officials
May 2 Oklahoma CityMay 4 TulsaMay 16 WoodwardMay 18 Lawton
For More Information: Ken Morris, OWRB(405) 530-8861 e: [email protected]
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May 24,2000Great Plains Area Vo-Tech Center4500 West Lee Blvd., Lawton, OK
Information: NFIP Region VI (218) 829-6880
Association of State Floodplain Managers
24th Annual ConferenceFloodplain Management: 2000 and BeyondA New Beginning in a New Millennium
Austin, TexasJune 18-23, 2000
For Conference Brochure or more information:Association of State Floodplain Managers
2809 Fish Hatchery Road, Suite 204Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 274-0123 Fax: (608) 274-0696Website: http://www.floods.org
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September 13-15, 2000Tulsa Convention Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
In association with theMunicipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma
American Planning Association, Okla. ChapterOklahoma Recreation and Park Society
For more information and brochure, contact:Oklahoma Municipal League
FEMA/NFIP OKLAHOMAFLOOD FORUM
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6WDWH�1),3�&RRUGLQDWRUWilliam Kenneth (Ken) Morris, CFM, is the
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Floodplain ManagersAssociation, Chair of the OFMA Professional Develop-ment and Certification Committee (PDCC), and the Stateof Oklahoma National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)Coordinator with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board(OWRB).
Ken Morris was born in Lindsay, OK, in 1949, andhas been with the OWRB since 1977. He brings a strongenvironmental background to Oklahoma'’ floodplainmanagement program, having received his BachelorsDegree in Biology from Central State University inEdmond, and completing his Masters in EnvironmentalSciences from the University of Oklahoma.
Ken is the recipient of numerous professionalawards. He received the OFMA 1994 Flood-plainManager of the Year award, and was presented withFEMA’s Outstanding Public Service award for recognitionof the OWRB’s distinguished floodplain managementprograms and promoting the NFIP goals and objectives. Heserved two terms as Treasurer of the national Associationof State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), and served on itsProfessional Development and Certification Committee forCertification of Floodplain Administrators. Ken receivedthe prestigious Charles Don Ellison Memorial Award forlong-term leadership in OFMA. He is an OFMA andNational Certified Floodplain Manager.
Mr. Morris resides in Norman with his wifeDonna, and their two sons, Jeff, 20 and Matthew, 16.Donna has worked for the Metropolitan Library System for30 years, where she is Director of Personnel Services.
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W. Kenneth Morris, CFM, OFMA’s ExecutiveDirector, Professional Development andCertification Committee Chair and State NFIPCoordinator.
Smith-Roberts, Inc.Mathew Smith, CEO
2212 NW 50th St., Ste. 246Oklahoma City, OK 73112(405) 840-7094
OFMA’S CORPORATE PARTNERS
Meshek & Associates, Inc.Consulting EngineersJanet K. Meshek, P.E., CFM, President
20 W. 2nd St., Ste 200 (918) 241-2803Sand Springs, OK 74063 Fax: (918) 241-9245
Oklahoma FloodplainManagers AssociationPO Box 8101Tulsa, OK 74101-8101
Change Service Requested
Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association 1999-2000Chair:Mr. Ronald D. Flanagan, CFMR.D. Flanagan & Associates2745 E. Skelly Dr.Suite 100Tulsa, OK 74105Phone: (918) 749-2696Fax: (918) 749-2697E-mail: [email protected]
Vice Chair:Ms. Anna Lee, CFMCity of Woodward1219 8th StreetWoodward, OK 73801Phone: (580) 254-8515Fax: (580) 254-8514E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary:Mr. Eric Wiles, CFMTown of SkiatookP.O. Box 399Skiatook, OK 74070Phone: (918) 396-2797Fax: (918) 396-3300E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer:Ms. Carolyn Schultz, CFMCorps of Engineers1645 S. 101st E. AvenueTulsa, OK 74128Phone: (918) 669-4919Fax: (918) 669-7546E-mail: carolyn.schultz@
swt02.swt.usace.army.mil
Past Chairman:Mr. Paul Zachary, CFMCity of Tulsa2317 S. Jackson, Room N100Tulsa, OK 74107Phone: (918) 596-7355Fax: (918) 596-1299E-mail: [email protected]
Executive Officer:Mr. Kenneth Morris, CFMOklahoma Water Resources Board3800 North Classen BlvdOklahoma City, OK 73118Phone: (405) 530-8861Fax: (405) 530-8900E-mail: wkmorris@
owrb.state.ok.us
Region 1 Representative:Ms. Nancy Kennedy, CFMCity of EdmondP.O. Box 2970Edmond, OK 73083-2970Phone: (405) 359-4772Fax: (405) 359-4767E-mail: nancy.kennedy@
ci.edmond.ok.us
Region 2 Representative:Ms. Linda Reed, CFMGrand Gateway Econ. Dev. Assoc.P.O. Drawer BBig Cabin, OK 74332Phone: (800) 482-4594, Ext 19Fax: (918) 783-5786E-mail: [email protected]
Region 3 Representative:Mr. David Sprouse, CFMCity of Madill201 East OvertonMadill, OK 73446Phone: (580) 795-5333Fax: (580) 795-3050E-mail: n/a
Region 4 Representative:Mr. Tom GrahamCity of Davis301 East MainDavis, OK 73030Phone: (580) 369-2323Fax: (580) 369-2425E-mail: n/a
Region 5 Representative:Mr. Jason ShieverOklahoma Water Resources Board2411 Williams Avenue, Ste 116Woodward, OK 73801Phone: (580) 256-1014Fax: (580) 256-1015E-mail: [email protected]
BFE Editor:Ms. Janet K. Meshek, PEMeshek & Associates, Inc.P.O. Box 63620 W. Second, Ste 200Sand Springs, OK 74063Phone: (918) 241-2803Fax: (918) 241-9245E-mail: [email protected]
The B.F.E. is published monthly by the Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association and is paid for by membership dues. Information and opinionscontained herein do not necessarily reflect the view of the Board of Directors. Items for publication and other editorial matters should be directed toEditor, “The B.F.E., P.O. Box 8101,Tulsa, OK 74101-8101.
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