July 16 th , 2013 Call in Number: Dial: 888-670-3525 SHMPAT Meeting Access Code: 1886032254 Kelley Training Room *6 to Mute 1:00-4:00 PM #6 to Un-mute
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Agenda • 2013 SHMP Update • Funding HMGP Update for Debby and Isaac Program Administration by State Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance • Upcoming Planning Projects FSU’s Climate Change Integration FGS Sinkhole Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Flood Risk Information System State Facilities in the Floodplain • New Mitigation Tools FLASH’s MitigationMovement.org FDOT Vulnerability Assessment Tool Webinar • SHMPoints Newsletter • Announcements
2013 Enhanced SHMP • Approved on first submittal to FEMA! • Great feedback, no required revisions • Will go into effect in August 2013 when the 2010 plan expires
Executive Summary • Planners are currently finishing an executive summary for the 2013 Enhanced SHMP • Will be a condensed, informative document • Only other states that have something similar are Maryland and California
Funding • HMGP Updates • Program Administration by States • FY13 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance
HMGP Isaac DR-4084-FL Debby DR-4068-FL 6 Month Lock-In Amount: 6 Month Lock-In Amount: • • $12,951,954.16 $3,031,751.80 83 applications were submitted • 38 applications were submitted • by the deadline, February 15, by the deadline, June 21, 2013, 2013, to the Florida Division of to the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Emergency Management. A majority of applications have • All applications are currently gone through the state review • going through the state review process and have been submitted to FEMA for the process. review process.
Program Administration by States The goal of the Act is to establish efficiencies in federal disaster recovery programs that will expedite the Hurricane Sandy recovery process and future disaster recovery nationwide, and to reduce costs. Provides FEMA with the authority to implement the provisions of Program Administration by States (PAS) (Section 404(c)) of the Stafford Act) as a pilot program prior to the development of notice and comment rulemaking.
FY13 HMA Guidance The guidance will be posted • in the FEMA website this week at http://www.fema.gov/hazard -mitigaton-assistance. Effective for all Hazard • Mitigation Grant Program activities for disasters declared on or after July 12, 2013. Effective for FY13 Pre- • Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Programs.
FY13 HMA Guidance • The application period for FY13 PDM and FMA grants will begin with the posting of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for each program at www.Grants.gov. • The FOAs will be posted the week of July 15. Applicants must submit applications to FEMA within 90 days of the publication of the FOAs.
Planning Projects • FSU’s Climate Change Integration • FGS Sinkhole Risk and Vulnerability Assessment • Flood Risk Information System • State Facilities in the Floodplain
FSU’s Climate Change Integration • Presentation from Florida State University professor, Dr. Bob Deyle.
FGS Sinkhole Risk and Vulnerability Assessment • Presentation from Florida Geological Survey geologists, Alan Baker and Guy Means.
Flood Risk Information System • Presentation from Mitigation Planner, Bill McCusker.
State Facilities in the Floodplain • Who? – Representatives of state agencies responsible for construction related activities of public buildings – DEM • What? – Participate in risk identification process for existing buildings – Participate in meetings to foster an understanding of mitigation options for existing at-risk buildings & planning new buildings
State Facilities in the Floodplain • What? – Produce guidebook to help state agencies evaluate flood risk at individual facilities & develop options for mitigation measures – Hold 2 workshops to demonstrate use of guidebook at flood-prone state facilities – Produce summary report of workshops – Conduct detailed structural evaluation of up to 3 state buildings in flood hazard areas and produce a report for guidebook on each building identifying vulnerabilities and possible mitigation options – Prepare interim amendment to SHMP
State Facilities in the Floodplain • Where? – Flood zones in Florida • When? – Now to September 30, 2014 • Why? – Agencies can factor flood risk into emergency response plans (COOP, mitigation, evacuation, etc.) – Supports SHMP goals & objectives – Will increase the accuracy of the state plan’s risk & vulnerability assessment
State Facilities in the Floodplain • How? – Funded by FEMA through a HMGP planning grant under 2009’s severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight-line winds disaster (DR-1831) – Grant was originally intended for other purposes but did not get implemented by the state – Scope of work was changed by state and approved by FEMA, April 2013
Mitigation Tools and Resources • FLASH’s MitigationMovement.org • FDOT Vulnerability Assessment Tool Webinar
FLASH • Presentation about Mitigation Movement.org from representatives from FLASH.
FDOT Sea Level Scenario Tool • Thursday, July 25 at 2:00pm webinar opportunity • Sea Level Scenario Sketch Planning Tool that the UF GeoPlan Center is developing for FDOT • https://www2.gotomeeting.c om/register/208506114
SHMPoints Newsletter • New topics this month include: – Flood Risk Information System – Build it Better Leadership Forum – “Get Your Mitigation On!” Workshops – Organization Spotlight: NHMA – Hazard Profile: Sinkholes – Success Story: Escambia County • Need suggestions!
Announcements • “Get Your Mitigation On!” Workshops • From September to November in 11 RPC’s • Full day workshop • Invitations and flyers coming out soon!
Announcements • Next SHMPAT Meeting – December 10, 2013 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm – Kelley Training Room
Questions or Comments? For any additional questions, suggestions or comments please contact: dem-shmpat@em.myflorida.com
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