DRAFT Oregon MMMS – Business Plan Summary Data based on information provided by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development's (DLCD) FY06 Business Plan dated October 26, 2005, and other FEMA sources May 2006 Regional and state View Preliminary Studies purpose of Business Plan SUMMARY The Map Modernization Management Support (MMMS) Business Plan Summary was compiled by reviewing the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-09 MMMS Business Plans and FY06 updates from the business plans submitted to the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The business plan summary highlights the proposed and completed MMMS activities that each FEMA MMMS Partner has undertaken, presents how the FEMA Regional Office allocated its funding from FEMA Headquarters to each State in Federal FY05, and identifies risk factors that may have impacted the FEMA MMMS Partner’s resources. All of these categories are shown in relation to the Flood Map Modernization mapping schedule. STATE VISION FOR Map Modernization and Implementation The Oregon DLCD proposes to establish the framework for evaluating and prioritizing the Flood Map Modernization needs of all 36 Oregon counties consistently through this business plan. DLCD would lead the State effort to implement Map Modernization through partnerships with FEMA, other Federal agencies, as appropriate, key State agencies, and local communities. Partnerships would be used to leverage contributions (e.g., data, labor, etc.) and to produce better maps at a lower cost. These partnerships would also facilitate local community participation in the mapping process at a level that has not been seen in the past. The State will strive to manage the Map Modernization process to facilitate various floodplain management needs and uses for flood hazard data and maps while constantly seeking out efficiencies in the development, use, and maintenance of flood hazard data. The goal would be to work together across agencies and levels of government to share resources and knowledge related to mapping and map use. Significant Accomplishments And Strengths OR Success Stories In addition to the regular MMMS grant, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development was awarded additional funding for the “Best Practices” grant, which was a nationwide competitive award for innovative proposals to support Flood Map Modernization. Oregon requires all cities and counties with mapped flood hazards to adopt comprehensive plan policies designed to protect life and property from floods and to adopt flood damage prevention ordinances that meet the minimum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards. Adoption of higher regulatory standards is strongly encouraged. (See Statewide Planning Goal #7-Natural Hazards, OAR 660-15-000(7)). Oregon also has mandatory State building codes (based on the 2003 I codes) that all cities and counties must implement. Federal FY05 Region X Funding Distribution Total $5,695,636 Accomplished Activities FY05 MMMS Activities planned fy06 LEGEND DFIRM Preliminary Dates Source: FEMA Regional Flood Study Sequencing by County, December 2005. Source: State percentage received of total FY05 Flood Map Modernization Regional production budget according to internal FEMA procurement data (PALT). Oregon 23% • NONE STATED • Inventory digital base map layers • Assess community mapping needs • Conduct community outreach • Perform H&H reviews • Enhance Information Technology systems • Maintain DFIRMs • Perform technical standards/process agreements FEMA's objectives for flood map modernization • Establish and maintain a premier data collection and delivery system • Achieve effective program and project management • Build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships • Expand and better inform the user community Please See Page 2 Page DRAFT Significant Partnerships DLCD, the lead State agency for Map Modernization activities, and the Department of Administrative Services Geospatial Enterprise Office (DAS-GEO), entered into a Cooperating Technical Partner agreement with FEMA Region X. The DLCD/DAS-GEO CTP agreement establishes the overall basis for cooperation and coordination between the State of Oregon and FEMA. This CTP agreement would support the State efforts described in this plan and memorialize DLCD’s commitment to Flood Map Modernization. One of DLCD’s CTP goals would be to work towards expanding the number of local CTPs within the State to: facilitate more efficient floodplain management; pool resources and extend the productivity of limited public funds; and move ownership of flood map maintenance and distribution to local communities. Oregon communities that are currently CTPs or are considering the CTP program include: Clean Water Services, Washington County; Clackamas County Service District #1; Morrow County/City of Heppner; City of Eugene; City of Stanfield; and the City of Sutherlin. Impediments to Map Adoption DLCD was advised by its attorney that automatic map adoption appears to conflict with State law. Therefore, the State NFIP Coordinator has advised local governments to carefully consider the legal issues associated with automatic map adoption and does not recommend that communities include the language in local ordinances. However, some local governments have included automatic map adoption language in their ordinances for years and plan to keep the language. Other communities may elect to add the language when ordinances are updated. Local governments base such decisions on the advice of their local legal council. Unmet Needs of Oregon's Map Modernization Program Five of the ten flood map study starts for FY06 are counties with frontage on the Pacific Ocean. On the one hand, the 2006 sequencing responds to the State’s identification of coastal area mapping as a high priority for Oregon. However, the budget information shown in the Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP) clearly does not account for any coastal studies. DLCD has expressed at numerous times, including within the State’s MMMS Business Plan, that coastal area mapping supported by new coastal studies is a top priority for the State. An additional concern is about all mapping projects (which is applicable to the FY06 starts) and whether the projected MHIP budgets account for redelineation of floodplain boundaries based on best available topographic data. Note that the DLCD still lacks sufficient resources to fully implement its vision for State support services. Oregon MMMS – Business Plan Summary Data based on information provided by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development's (DLCD) FY06 Business Plan dated October 26, 2005, and other FEMA sources State Population Statistics 2000 Census Population & Population Growth (1990–2000) 2000 StatE Population Rank Within fema Region FEMA REgional Population 3,421,399 / 20.4% 2nd 11,236,405 FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS/EMERGENCIES BY CALENDAR YEAR Oregon 2004 (Disasters as of 12/06/05) 2005 (Disasters as of 12/06/05) Federally Declared Disasters Severe Winter Storms – February 19 None FLOOD INSURANCE AND LOSS SUMMARY FROM 1978 TO November 30, 2005 Total Current Policies Total Premium ($)** Number of Claims*** Total Dollars Paid ($)**** Number of RepetiTive Loss Properties National Rankings* 27,113 $14,071,979 3,810 $52,719,161 274 24th 25th 34th 32nd Source: U.S. Census Bureau * National ranking based on NFIP NextGen data; ranked from highest to lowest. ** The total amount of premiums for policies in-force. *** The total number of claims reported. **** The total amount paid on claims. Draft FY05-FY09 MHIP, Version 1.5: http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2207