Data Requirements for HMGP Applications

General Data Requirements
Identification of the hazard (flood, wind, seismic, ect.)
Useful Documentation

Repetitive loss information and flood insurance claim information from FEMA
USGS Seismic Reports
National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA) Data Reports


For flood:

* First flood elevation
* Frequency of history events
* Damage amounts


Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)
Diagram of site plan of project
Elevation certificates
Emergency Management reports
Insurance claims
Historical event records
Discussion of how the proposed measure will mitigate against future damages
Police reports
Strategic Development Plan
Comprehensive Development Plan
Project Engineering Report


Documentation of all data sources and assurance that all are credible 
Any data source utilized in the process should be parenthetically documented and should be listed in the list of resources


Complete copies of relevant reports and engineering analyses 


Loss avoidance studies
Project engineering reports
Emergency management reports
Comprehensive Development Plan
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Other technical documentation 


A map of the project area with project components clearly marked 


GIS product
HAZUS product
Hard map with identification of project components completed manually
Similar products


Documentation of the project’s useful life
Documentation from product manufacturer
Engineer’s report
Architect’s report
Related technical documentations