Abstract

Applications for Enhanced RiskMAP Mapping Products
Track: Disaster Management and Emergency Response
Authors: Joe Gilberg

Recently, FEMA has transitioned from their Map Modernization (MapMod) project to their Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (MAP) strategy and if you have been involved with MapMod you are aware of the deliverables such as a GIS database, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Not only does RiskMAP include these deliverables but new products are going to be available that can be very useful tools for communities to communicate risk and to use for analysis and planning. In particular, this presentation will focus on water surface elevations, depth raters and change maps and will give an overview of these enhanced products. In addition, further advanced analysis using Spatial Analyst tools to create new spatial outputs from depth rasters that can identify areas where your car could float away, human instability in flood waters and potential structure damage and collapse.