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c.: CD c. ~ c.. development does not occur in areas of high ground water as evi- dencea by th1S d1saster or in floodplains. ~<:!~;(.) ';-'...~.. . Background: Many political entities, including federal agencies, Tribes, states, counties, and cities have jurisdiction over land use of various segments along the Lower Colorado River. For many reasons (apathy, ignorance of the potential problem, political pressures and economic reasons, insufficient enforcement resources, and poorly defined authorities and rights), strong control over land use along the river has not been exercised in the past. The lax enforcement of regulations to building in the floodplain has compounded the extent and scope of damages resulting from flooding along the Lower Colorado River. Federal, state and, in most cases, county policies regulating development within the Colorado River's floodplain exist, yet continual and ongoing development is occur- ring. Considering this pattern of development within the floodplain, the Interagency team has identified the foregoing issues that address the problems such development presents. Action Agency: Financing: Schedule: All affected counties and cities None required Federal Emergency Management AgencylState Hazard Mitigation Coordinators will meet with the commu- nities within 30 days. This work element should be included in the State's Hazard Mitigation Plans, required by Section 406, P.L. 93-288 ~t;~~ WORK ELEMENT #11 Local qovernments should formulate procedures to implement the non- specific "anchorinq_~ ~ -"us.e of appropriate construction methods and materiCiP' and "public utilities" requir~~~~~~_?f the NFIP. Background: Floodplains throughout the United States have many different characteristics. For example, some floods are charact- erized by high velocity floodwater with a short duration and little warning, while others are characterized as predictable with low velocity water that may inundate structures for months. Therefore, specific nationwide standards can not be provided for all aspects of floodplain development. In order to properly develop a specific site it is often necessary to perform a site specific analysis to determine the appropriate development standards. A common practice used in many states is that local governments require the developers to provide a site specific engineering analysis to establish the standards. Action Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency State and local Hazard Mitigation Coordinators Financing: None required 24