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Mitigation Resources FEMA released a CD -ROM in October 2001 entitled "Mitigation Resources for Success." This CD provides documented case studies of success, including examples of financing strategies, technical resources, contacts to help Flood Insurance Rate Maps are aging and 65 percent of Colorado's maps more than 1 1 years old. Old floodplain maps may not reflect development and flood hazards. FEMA's Mapping Needs Update Support System database performs benefit -cost calculations to rank communities nationwide, regionally and for the state. For more information contact communities use the latest technology to minimize future flood damage. It also demonstrates the rewards of taking action. Copies of this CD, FEMA 372, can be ordered by calling FEMA Publications at (800) 480 -2520. J Cindy Croxdale at (202) 646 -3458. A biennial report is coming to NFIP communities in 2002. It is important that the communities complete the report because FEMA will use it to identify areas that need re- mapping or have additional flood hazard; developing priority lists; identify communities that need technical assistance or training; and provide qualitative data for priority lists. Two grant programs are available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reducing flood risk in local communities. The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program offers: 1) grants for developing local flood hazard mitigation plans, and 2) grants for completing flood hazard mitigation projects to reduce flood risks. The program is directed and administered by the CWCB. Planning Grants Purpose: Grants to states and communities to develop or update local Flood Hazard Mitigation Plans. Requirements: Communities must participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communities must match 25% of the total grant (half of which must be cash). Communities must have at least one public meeting to gain community consensus about the plan and its objectives. Plan must be legally adopted by the community. Project Grants Purpose: Grants to states and communities to implement measures to reduce flood losses by completing minor structural projects. Eligible Projects: 1) Acquisition of NFIP- insured structures and real property, 2) relocation or demolition of NFIP insured structures, 3) elevation of NFIP insured structures, 4) dry flood proofing of NFIP insured structures, 5) minor, localized structural projects that are not NFIP Quick Guide The CWCB recently completed and mailed the "Floodplain Management in Colorado —Quick Guide" to communities in the National Flood Insurance Program. The NFIP Quick Guide can help local government officials and citizens understand more about why and how communities in Colorado manage floodplains to protect people and property. Copies are available from the CWCB. 4 Ui C iIUi 0 Colorado nr of N ml P ores fundable by State or other Federal programs. Requirements: Communities must participate in the NFIP. Communities must match 25% of the total grant (half of which must be cash). Communities must have an adopted local Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan which identifies the proposed project as the community's number one priority for a flood hazard mitigation project. Colorado's Funding Allocation Annual funding amounts average $11,900 for planning grants and $110,000 for project grants. The CWCB has received as much as $150,000 in additional funding for project activities. The annual grant cycle beings on October 1 of each year. The CWCB mails program notices in September to local governments. Over the five years since the program has been in existence, twelve flood hazard mitigation projects have been completed or are underway including: 1) bank stabilization, 2) acquisition of flood prone structures, 3) culvert replacements, and 4) channel conveyance improvements. The projects have occurred from Prowers County in southeastern Colorado to Basalt in the central mountains. All communities that have undertaken projects have also adopted local flood hazard mitigation plans. For more information contact Mark Matulik at the CWCB at (303) 866 -4805.