Floodplain Management 101 || 100% Error-free Answers.
4 major functions of a floodplain correct answers 1. temporarily store flood waters
2. slow down water
3. filter sediments
4. support natural vegetation
Coordinating office for NFIP in texas? correct answers Texas Water Development Board
Prior to _____, flood control consisted mainly of __,___, and ____. correct answers 1968
Dams, waterway channeling, levees
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 correct answers Congress established NFIP- a nationwide
effort to help communities protect against flooding
4 main goals of NFIP? correct answers 1. reduce loss of life and property
2. limit flood-related disaster costs
3. make federally-backed flood insurance (purchase was voluntary)
4. begin floodplain mapping :)
Flood insurance was made available in ____ with the ____ Act.
Flood insurance was made mandatory in SFHA (as a requirement for a loan) in ____. correct
answers 1968, National flood insuracne act of 1968.
1973, flood disaster protection act of 1973.
Flood insurance reform at of 1974 correct answers Implemented requirements to strengthen the
program
The bank (lender) is responsible for determining is a building is in a SFHA and requires
insurance and they pay for penalties for noncomplience!
Who is responsible for determining is a building requires flood insurance? correct answers The
LENDER.
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (2 objections) correct answers 1. flood insurance is
REQUIRED in SFHA as a condition of getting a loan from a regulated lending institution on any
renovation of construction
2. ur community wants federal disaster assistance? ya gotta participate in the NFIP!!
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000? correct answers communities must have an all hazards
mitigation plan prior to 2004 in order to be eligible for hazard mitigation grant program
BW-12 reform act of 2012? correct answers 1. removes pre-firm rates for non-primary
residencies and commercial properties
, Executive order 11988 (1977 & 2009) correct answers 1977 (carter)- fed agencies are
REQUIRED to avoid long and short term adverse impacts of floodplains associated with
modifying/developing, don't support development at all if there is a practical alternative
2009 (obama)- critical facilities are to be protected up to the 500 yr
2004 Flood insurance act correct answers Established two tiers of rep loss
1. Rep loss
2. Severe Rep loss
Repetitive loss correct answers Properties incur two or more flood losses greater than 1,000each
within a 10 yr period
severe repetitive loss correct answers Properties incur four or more flood losses greater than
5,000 each OR two claims with the total amount exceeding the value of the structure within a 10
yr period
3 key partners in Floodplain management? correct answers 1. FEMA--> sets standards, provides
flood insurance, disaster assistance, administers mapping
2. State Coordinators Office (TWDB)--> provides training and ordinance review
3. Local Administrators--> adopts ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA standards
Floodway correct answers The channel and adjacent areas that must be reserved to convey the
flow of of the base flood
Where are the federal floodplain management standards listed? correct answers 44 CFR (code
for federal regulations) Part 60
What does 44 CFR give communities the power to do? correct answers Federal basis of a
communities power to adopt and enforce its ordinance
44 CFR: criteria for land and management use
Describe the 5 parts of the regulation staircase (44 CFR 60.3 parts a-e) correct answers a. no
floodplain map
b. floodplain map, no BFEs
c. floodplain map with BFEs and FIS
d. floodplain map AND floodway, BFEs, FIS
e. all of the above plus coastal high hazard areas
Requirements for 60.3 (a) communities correct answers 1. review ALL proposed construction to
determine if its in the floodplain
2. Determine the need for permits from other agencies
3. Determine if the project is REASONABLY SAFE from flooding
4. minimize infiltration of stormwater into water pipes & sewage systems
4 major functions of a floodplain correct answers 1. temporarily store flood waters
2. slow down water
3. filter sediments
4. support natural vegetation
Coordinating office for NFIP in texas? correct answers Texas Water Development Board
Prior to _____, flood control consisted mainly of __,___, and ____. correct answers 1968
Dams, waterway channeling, levees
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 correct answers Congress established NFIP- a nationwide
effort to help communities protect against flooding
4 main goals of NFIP? correct answers 1. reduce loss of life and property
2. limit flood-related disaster costs
3. make federally-backed flood insurance (purchase was voluntary)
4. begin floodplain mapping :)
Flood insurance was made available in ____ with the ____ Act.
Flood insurance was made mandatory in SFHA (as a requirement for a loan) in ____. correct
answers 1968, National flood insuracne act of 1968.
1973, flood disaster protection act of 1973.
Flood insurance reform at of 1974 correct answers Implemented requirements to strengthen the
program
The bank (lender) is responsible for determining is a building is in a SFHA and requires
insurance and they pay for penalties for noncomplience!
Who is responsible for determining is a building requires flood insurance? correct answers The
LENDER.
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (2 objections) correct answers 1. flood insurance is
REQUIRED in SFHA as a condition of getting a loan from a regulated lending institution on any
renovation of construction
2. ur community wants federal disaster assistance? ya gotta participate in the NFIP!!
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000? correct answers communities must have an all hazards
mitigation plan prior to 2004 in order to be eligible for hazard mitigation grant program
BW-12 reform act of 2012? correct answers 1. removes pre-firm rates for non-primary
residencies and commercial properties
, Executive order 11988 (1977 & 2009) correct answers 1977 (carter)- fed agencies are
REQUIRED to avoid long and short term adverse impacts of floodplains associated with
modifying/developing, don't support development at all if there is a practical alternative
2009 (obama)- critical facilities are to be protected up to the 500 yr
2004 Flood insurance act correct answers Established two tiers of rep loss
1. Rep loss
2. Severe Rep loss
Repetitive loss correct answers Properties incur two or more flood losses greater than 1,000each
within a 10 yr period
severe repetitive loss correct answers Properties incur four or more flood losses greater than
5,000 each OR two claims with the total amount exceeding the value of the structure within a 10
yr period
3 key partners in Floodplain management? correct answers 1. FEMA--> sets standards, provides
flood insurance, disaster assistance, administers mapping
2. State Coordinators Office (TWDB)--> provides training and ordinance review
3. Local Administrators--> adopts ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA standards
Floodway correct answers The channel and adjacent areas that must be reserved to convey the
flow of of the base flood
Where are the federal floodplain management standards listed? correct answers 44 CFR (code
for federal regulations) Part 60
What does 44 CFR give communities the power to do? correct answers Federal basis of a
communities power to adopt and enforce its ordinance
44 CFR: criteria for land and management use
Describe the 5 parts of the regulation staircase (44 CFR 60.3 parts a-e) correct answers a. no
floodplain map
b. floodplain map, no BFEs
c. floodplain map with BFEs and FIS
d. floodplain map AND floodway, BFEs, FIS
e. all of the above plus coastal high hazard areas
Requirements for 60.3 (a) communities correct answers 1. review ALL proposed construction to
determine if its in the floodplain
2. Determine the need for permits from other agencies
3. Determine if the project is REASONABLY SAFE from flooding
4. minimize infiltration of stormwater into water pipes & sewage systems
