SPRING 2007 Wyoming MMMS – Business Plan Summary Data based on information provided by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS)/ WY GIS Center (WyGISC) dated October 2006 and other FEMA sources REGIONAL AND STATE VIEW Federal FY06 Region VIII Funding Distribution Total $8,195,032 North Dakota Utah 18.9% 15.2% Wyoming MMMS - 1.0% Montana 11.5% Wyoming Non-CTP Mapping Funds 10.7% Other 6.0% Colorado South Dakota 21.4% 15.2% Source: State percentage received of total FY06 Flood Map Modernization Regional production budget according to internal FEMA procurement data (PALT). Wyoming 11.7% PURPOSE OF BUSINESS PLAN SUMMARY The Map Modernization Management Support (MMMS) Business Plan Summary was compiled by reviewing the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-2009 MMMS Business Plans and FY 2007 updates. These business plans were submitted to the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by FEMA’s MMMS partners. The spring 2007 Business Plan Summary is being published at the crossroads of FEMA’s mid-program evaluation and the end-state conditions of Map Modernization. This year, the summary reflects the MMMS partners’ approach to and the effects of FEMA’s mid-course adjustment, in addition to outlining their accomplished and planned MMMS activities, highlighting the MMMS partner’s approach to meeting the goals of and program vision for Map Modernization. FEMA’s mid-course adjustment is a redirection of improving and updating the Nation’s flood hazard identification maps. FEMA will now focus on developing flood maps that meet new higher standards for mapping and for a greater allocation of resources to those communities at greatest flood risk. The “end state conditions” refer to how successful the flood mapping effort is at the end of Map Modernization in FY 2010. STATE VISION FOR MAP MODERNIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Historically, flooding is one of Wyoming’s most significant natural disasters. Although the state has had a minimal role in previous Map Modernization activities, the goal is to increase the level of participation in mapping activities. Enhanced coordination with local jurisdictions and better partnerships are of primary importance. The state of Wyoming will begin participation in Flood Map Modernization at a mid-level. With a mid-level of participation, the state will perform a majority of the mapping needs assessment and assist with outreach and community coordination on mapping projects. However, the state will not manage or perform flood mapping activities. The state of Wyoming will establish a Mapping Coordination Program at the Wyoming State Geological Survey, with funding for a position and travel supplied through FEMA and the WOHS. The funded position will assist in the following items: update the business plan yearly; seek out and acquire, when feasible, flood data, new digital contour base maps, digital photography, and community profile information; generate a digital base map inventory; utilize HAZards United States to generate flood maps using available data; coordinate with all communities in Wyoming in regards to Map Mod and flood data and determine community mapping needs; coordinate with FEMA on mapping needs; build partnerships that will enable Wyoming to accept greater responsibilities within Map Mod and encourage more participation Please See Page 2 MAP OF PRELIMINARY DFIRMS MAP OF EFFECTIVE DFIRMS 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 LEGENDMap of Preliminary DFIRMs Source: FEMA Regional Flood Study Sequencing by County – March 2007 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 LEGENDMap of Effective DFIRMs Source: FEMA Regional Flood Study Sequencing by County – March 2007 PAGE 2 Wyoming MMMS – Business Plan Summary Data based on information provided by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS)/ WY GIS Center (WyGISC) dated October 2006 and other FEMA sources in the Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) program; establish and maintain a web site and database of available flood and base map data; organize and participate in outreach activities; and work towards a higher level of participation in Map Mod. SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND STRENGTHS OR SUCCESS STORIES WOHS/WyGISC continues to build on the questionnaire distributed to communities throughout the state in 2003 by recording responses from the IMS to WOHS which will be organized into a final report. This report will provide WOHS with pertinent information regarding community-level participation issues, data gaps, and other related knowledge that may affect the Map Modernization program in Wyoming. The report will also provide input for revisions and updates on the Wyoming MMMS business plan. SIGNIFICANT COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH PARTNERS WyGISC and WOHS are considering formally entering an agreement with FEMA to become CTPs. However, the state of Wyoming will not become a CTP at this time. UNMET NEEDS OF WYOMING'S MAP MODERNIZATION PROGRAM WOHS has been pleased with training opportunities offered and attended to date. WyGISC and WOHS would appreciate collaborative planning and training to identify specific roles and responsibilities expected by FEMA. Wyoming communities have indicated through the Wyoming Annual Statewide Questionnaire that training is desired (ranked in order of preference): Geographic Information Systems, Future Development and Floodplain Concerns, National Flood Insurance Program, and Natural Hazards Training. ACCOMPLISHED ACTIVITIES FY06 •Conducted assessment of community mapping needs •Updated the business plan • Conducted pre-scoping/scoping • Conducted/attended final community meetings •Provided outreach materials to pre-scoped communities •Attended Letter of Map Revision workshop in Denver, Colorado •Attended MMMS training in Denver, Colorado •Attended the Association of State Floodplain Managers Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico •Participated in numerous community coordination conference calls MMMS ACTIVITIES PLANNED FY07 •Continue to support WOHS in Map Modernization activities, planning efforts, and data collection and development •Start developing Wy-MODMAPPER and statewide training component •Distribute pre-scoping questionnaire to participating FY07 identified communities •Complete Map Modernization website •Conduct outreach to encourage community participation in Map Modernization •Schedule and attend pre-scoping and scoping meetings •Coordinate and attend final community official meetings for 2005 Map Modernization Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map conversion effort MHIP Version 2.5 http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2636