Science and technology for flood hazard identification and flood risk assessments has advanced throughout the 50-year history of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). While FEMA has made progress modernizing the flood mapping process, there are ample opportunities for continued improvement. The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are the most prevalent cartographic tool used to help communities understand their flooding risks and provide the backbone of effective floodplain management. Flood hazard identification has historically utilized one dimensional engineering modeling. More recently engineers have begun using two-dimensional modeling for identifying flood hazards. FEMA has established an Integrated Planning Team to help integrate 2D modeling into the FEMA processes for mapping flood hazards. This webinar will present information on the status of this Integrated Planning Team effort to best utilize 2D modeling in the context of the FEMA flood hazard mapping process, and associated FEMA floodplain management regulations.
Presenters:
- Alan Lulloff, P.E., CFM – ASFPM Flood Science Center
- Laura Algeo, P.E. - FEMA
- David Rosa, Ph.D. - FEMA
Agenda:
- Webinar Logistics – Kevin Currie, ASFPM
- Introduction - Alan Lulloff, ASFPM
- FEMA 2D Modeling Integrated Planning Team - Laura Algeo, FEMA
- Status - David Rosa, FEMA
- Questions/Discussion
Recording: FEMA 2D Modeling
Note: Viewing the recording of this webinar is not eligible for CECs.
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