2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 GIS Techniques for Flood Map Modernization and Hazard Mitigation Plans Track: EMS, Fire and Disaster Management Author(s): Shane Parson, Randel Dymond, Rachael Heltz Herman This paper will detail the GIS techniques utilized for flood map modernization and hazard mitigation plans by the Virginia Tech Center for Geospatial Information Technology (CGIT) in support of several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded projects for Virginia. FEMA has recently begun several initiatives focused on updating floodplain mapping and developing local and state hazard mitigation plans. The main goal for flood map modernization is development of up-to-date flood hazard data nationwide in a digital format. CGIT assisted the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation with development of a map modernization business plan, employing different automated hydrology and hydraulics GIS techniques. CGIT also worked with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to develop the Hazard Mitigation Plan for Virginia, which covered all natural and man-made hazards that impact the state. CGIT developed a number of hazard-specific GIS techniques to assess and mitigate hazards for sites statewide. Shane Parson Virginia Tech Center for Geospatial Information Technology 200 Patton Hall Blacksburg , VA 24061 US Phone: 540-231-7147 E-mail: sparson@vt.edu Randel Dymond Virginia Tech Center for Geospatial Information Technology 200 Patton Hall Blacksburg , VA 24061 US Phone: 540-231-9023 E-mail: dymond@vt.edu Rachael Heltz Herman Virginia Tech Center for Geospatial Information Technology 200 Patton Hall Blacksburg , VA 24061 US Phone: 540-231-4421 Fax: 540-231-7532 E-mail: heltz@vt.edu |
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