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New Floodplain Maps

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ranks Travis County among the fastest growing areas in the nation and in the top 10 percent of flood-damage prone communities. Most of the current FEMA floodplain maps for Travis County are based on out-of-date technical data prepared up to 25-years ago. As a part of a nationwide Map Modernization program, FEMA is modernizing its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Studies (FIS) for Travis County. In March 2006, FEMA released the new preliminary FIRM and FIS to Travis County.

Map Approval Timelines and Public Process (These are approximate timeframes.)

1. The new maps were released to Travis County in March 2006.
2. Beginning in April 2006, FEMA will publish two public notices in the Austin American Statesman.
3. A 90-day public appeal period will begin with the publication of the second notice.
4. After the appeal period has ended, FEMA will send a Letter of Determination to Travis County indicating the approval of the new maps. The timing of this is determined by the number and nature of comments received during the appeal period.
5. Travis County will have six months from the date of Letter of Determination to amend its Floodplain Order (PDF file) to reflect the new maps.

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The new preliminary maps are available on the City of Austin web site.

To receive an electronic copy of the preliminary flood map that covers your area, please e-mail your address to: FloodMapInfo@co.travis.tx.us.

Public Outreach Information

These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print. The reader can be downloaded free from Adobe.

• FEMA Travis County Flood Map Project Fact Sheet
• FEMA FAQ - Effect of Revised Flood Hazards on Existing Structures
• FEMA FAQ – Map Modernization Information for Homeowners
• FEMA NFIP Map and Zone Grandfather Rules

For more information about the technical aspects of the re-mapping project, visit www.halff-femastudy.com or contact Halff Associates, Inc. (FEMA’s study contractor for this project) at (877) 425-3389.

For more information about FEMA and floodplains and flood insurance, visit www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/fq_term.shtm, or contact the FEMA Region VI office at (940) 898-5127.

Local Contact Information

Travis County only has floodplain jurisdiction in the unincorporated areas of the County (outside city limits). If your property is located within a city please contact your local officals.

General Contact Information

FEMA, Region VI
Jack Quarles (940) 898-5156 jack.quarles@fema.gov

FEMA, National Service Provider (NSP) - Michael Baker Corporation
Dan Hoecker (940) 566-5655 dhoecker@mbakercorp.com
or Michael Anderson manderson@mbakercorp.com

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - State NFIP Coordinator
Mike Howard (512) 236-6155 mhoward@tceq.state.tx.us
or Heidi Carlin hcarlin@tceq.state.tx.us

Lower Colorado River Authority
John McLeod (800) 776-5272 john.mcleod@lcra.org

Useful Links

• FEMA’s Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan (MHIP)
• FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping
• FEMA Map Service Center
• Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition

 

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Friday, June 19, 2009 2:15 PM

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