Clallam County, Washington FEMA Flood Hazard Map update December 2020 developed and distributed as part of FEMA's RiskMAP Program in partnership with the State of Washington.

Description

Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (RiskMAP) is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Program that provides communities with flood information and tools they can use to enhance their mitigation plans and take action to better protect their citizens. Through more precise flood mapping products, risk assessment tools, and planning and outreach support, Risk MAP strengthens local ability to make informed decisions about reducing risk.

RiskMAP project viewers display natural hazard risk assessment data developed in part by FEMA, Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), and Local & Tribal Communities. Projects are coordinated and the data is managed by the Washington State Dept. of Ecology. Risk Reports, contact information, and GIS data can be accessed using this RiskMAP Application or via Ecology’s Floodplain Management website. These interactive mapping applications provide an array of information thru pop-up boxes when users click on a project. However, these map viewers can be limited in the display of risk assessment results to single events or scenarios whereas multiple events and/or scenarios may have been assessed through the project. Project documents and data are delivered to all local & tribal governments within the project area in draft and final forms. Therefore, users are strongly encouraged to contact the local or tribal government for community, property, or building specific results.

Natural Hazard experts and data sources

Flooding – FEMA; WA State Dept. of Ecology; Local Governments;

Preliminary and effective FEMA flood hazard areas can be accessed thru the FEMA Map Service Center Map Service Center. Draft and Preliminary FEMA flood hazard areas are available thru Ecology’s RiskMAP Application. Maps and GIS is accessed inside pop-up boxes embedded in the map viewers when users click on a project area.

Earthquake, Tsunamis, Landslides – WA State Dept. of Natural Resources; WA State Dept. of Emergency Management;

WA DNR Geological Information Portal - https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/geology/ http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/GeosciencesData/Pages/geology_portal.aspx

WA EMD - The National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program is designed to increase and enhance the effective implementation of earthquake risk reduction at the state and local level by making funding available through annual, non-competitive cooperative agreements. Available Areas of Assistance: The Earthquake Consortium and State Support program utilizes two types of funding opportunities: Direct State Assistance and Earthquake Consortia and Partner Support. For more information contact: Maximilian Dixon | Washington Emergency Management Division Maximilian.Dixon@mil.wa.gov | (503) 378-3936 or visit: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/5772

For more information contact Jerry Franklin, WA State Dept. of Ecology Risk MAP Coordinator at Jerry.Franklin@ecy.wa.gov or by phone (360) 407-7470.