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in the process of development, including among other things, ..., the promotion of safety from fire, and other dangers, ..." 1937 - The Colorado Water Conservation Board is created. In the 2004 update to the NHMP 2001 umbrella document, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the state's capabilities was submitted. Several of the programs identified in the evaluation matrix were adopted into the state's mitigation strategy. Information in Table 10 specifically addresses the state programs and capabilities related to flood hazard s. B. Post-disaster Hazard Management Policies, Programs, Capabilities The previous section includes pertinent information and an evaluation of both pre- disaster and post-disaster hazard management policies, programs and capabilities. C. State Policies Related to Development in Flood Prone Areas Policies and programs related to development in flood prone areas were presented and discussed in the previous sections of this document. In general, these policies and programs reflect regulatory requirements for construction in floodplains. In addition to zoning ordinances, regulations on constmction in the floodplains are usually found in one or more of three locations: subdivision ordinance, building code, and/or a separate "stand alone" floodplain ordinance. If the zoning for a site allows a stmcture to be built, then the applicable subdivision and building regulations will impose constmction standards to protect buildings from flood damage and prevent the development from aggravating the flood problem. Subdivision regulations govern how land will be subdivided into individual lots, often requiring that every lot have a buildable area above flood level. These regulations set constmction and location standards for the infrastmcture provided by the developer, including roads, sidewalks, utility lines, storm sewers and drainage-ways. 38