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<br /> <br />-.j Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - If your area has <br />hydro-electric facilities, the FERC should be contacted for <br />information and help with flood planning related to dams. Data on <br />peak flow events, spillway capacities, monitoring points, and <br />emergency response procedures should be obtained on dams and <br />water impoundments upstream that could affect your community. <br /> <br />-.j Regional Organizations and Agencies -' Contact any regional <br />organizations that have an interest in flood control programs. <br />Agencies in this category include: levee boards and commissions, <br />water drainage districts, wetland commissio'ls, canal authorities, <br />regional planning commissions and organizations, harbor and dock <br />authorities, natural resource protectorates, and water reclamation <br />districts. Each organization should be polled to determine what <br />information and services they have available and to determine <br />where cooperative efforts can be made. It is important to note that <br />some organizations in this category have broad powers and <br />responsibilities in a high water emergency. <br /> <br />-.j State Organizations and Agencies - There may be many <br />valuable state resources available to assist in your efforts. While <br />every state has a different organizational structure and the exact <br />nature of the resource may vary, good places to look for support <br />include: waterway commissions, natural resource agencies, <br />Civilian Conservation Corp programs, ecosystem management <br />programs, and emergency preparedness agencies. The state <br />archives and record system may be able to give you historical <br />information on past floods. University and extension programs <br />may be able to provide you with information as well as potentially <br />providing assistance during the planning process. Your state <br />highway system may have remote weather monitoring stations <br />alvIlg 11111jVl highwlIY' LhllL "'Ill b" u,,,d Lv plUvid" lIdditivnal <br />meteorology data to support flood forecasting services. Aerial <br />photographs of river system may be available from highway and <br />transportation departments. The use of state resources can be an <br />important part of the planning effort. <br /> <br />-.j Local Organizations and Agencies - There are many local <br />organizations that can provide valuable information to support the <br />flood planning process. These agencies and organizations include: <br />local water districts and levee boards, public works agencies, <br />highway departments, police and fIre authorities, utility companies, <br />newspapers, historical societies, school systems, emergency <br />management offices, purchasing departments, and parks depart- <br />ments. <br /> <br />Notes <br /> <br />Page 2 - 10 <br />