Transcript Bergen County, NJ Coordination Call Flood Insurance Study FEMA Region II Mitigation Division June 28, 2011 10:00-10:30

Bergen County, NJ
Coordination Call
Flood Insurance Study
FEMA Region II Mitigation Division
June 28, 2011
10:00-10:30
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Risk MAP Vision: Through collaboration with State, Tribal, and local entities, Risk MAP will deliver
quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and
property
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Purpose of this Coordination Call: To establish the awareness and understanding in the
ongoing efforts to update Community’s flood risk analysis and mapping (ie. FIS and FIRM).
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Who is Involved: Federal/State/Local/Mapping Partners
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Local – Bergen County & Communities
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State – NJDEP
Supervising Engineer, Joseph Ruggeri, P.E., CFM
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Federal – FEMA, Region II
Project Manager; Paul K. Weberg, PE
Flood Insurance Specialist; Kim Rizzo
Communications/Outreach Support; Adie Koby
Technical Assistance; Alan Springett
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Current Study Mapping Partner:
RAMPP – Robyn Boyd, project manager
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Future Study Mapping Partner:
Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP): NJDEP
Purpose
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WHY: maintain an up-to-date and accurate flood risk analysis
and delineation for local decision makers in flood risk
management.
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This SUCCESS of this effort and outcome relies on the active
participation of EACH COMMUNITY
Purpose
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Overview of current Risk MAP project status of Bergen
County
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Future projects and next steps
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Questions & Feedback from the communities affected
(Passaic and Saddle Rivers, Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Ramsey
Brook)
Objective
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Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) is a
new FEMA program that provides communities with flood
information and tools they can use to enhance their
mitigation plans and better protect their citizens
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The Risk MAP program aims to achieve these goals through
new and updated strategies and products that address:
 Elevation data acquisition
 Watershed study approach
 Engineering and mapping
 Risk assessment, mitigation planning support
 Risk communications
Risk MAP Program Overview
Risk MAP
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Current Study:
◦ Mapping Partner: RAMPP
◦ Scope:
 New Detailed Study for:
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Ramsey Brook, Saddle River, Passaic River
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Future Study:
◦ NJDEP as Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP)
◦ Draft Proposed Scope:
 Approximately 21 miles of new detailed study for:
Mahwah River, Masonicus Brook, Ramapo River, Wolf Creek
 Approximately 21 miles of new limited detailed study
 Convert flood hazard data from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88 for the remaining
panels
Bergen County Flood Insurance Study –
Overview
Bergen County
Flood Insurance
Study –
Current and
Future Proposed
(Draft) Scope
Proposed Studies (Draft)
Detailed Study
Limited Detailed Study
Hackensack-Passaic Watershed Boundary
Current Coastal & Riverine Studies
Restudied Streams
Coastal Limit
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Current Study:
◦ Mapping Partner: RAMPP
◦ Scope:
 New Detailed Study for:
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Ramsey Brook, Saddle River, Passaic River
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Future Study:
◦ NJDEP as Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP)
◦ Draft Proposed Scope:
 Approximately 21 miles of new detailed study for:
Mahwah River, Masonicus Brook, Ramapo River, Wolf Creek
 Approximately 21 miles of new limited detailed study
 Convert flood hazard data from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88 for the remaining
panels
Bergen County Flood Insurance Study –
Current Study
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Project Team
◦ Risk Assessment, Mapping, and Planning Partners
(RAMPP), a joint venture of Dewberry, URS, and ESP
◦ Key team member: Sun Engineers
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Tasks
-New Detailed Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H)
-FIS Report Production
-DFIRM panel and database production
-Preliminary DFIRM Production and Distribution
Current Bergen County Study –
Overview
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Incorporation of approximately 35 miles of detailed
analysis for three streams and 14 miles for the
Passaic River
◦ The 35 miles mentioned were scoped to be incorporated
into the DFIRM from a study that was conducted in 2006
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Converts flood hazard data from the National
Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29) to the
North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) in
only affected panels – remaining panels will be
converted in the near future under the NJDEP CTP
work
 NAVD 88 = NGVD 29 - 0.96
Current Bergen County Study Scope
FLOODING SOURCE
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook
Ramsey Brook
Reach
Upstream Limit
Downstream Limit
12.0
At 1050 ft upstream of Vail Place
At confluence with Saddle River
4.0
At 575 ft upstream of Brookwood
Drive
At confluence with Ho-Ho-Kus
Brook
Saddle River
19.0
At County Boundary
At confluence with Passaic River
Passaic River
13.9
County Boundary
County Boundary
TOTAL MILEAGE
48.9
Current Bergen County Study –
New Detailed Studies
Current Bergen County Study –
Affected Panels
COMMUNITY
Borough of Allendale
FLOODING SOURCE(S)
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Ramsey Brook
Borough of East Rutherford
Borough of Elmwood Park
Borough of Fair Lawn
Borough of Franklin Lakes
City of Garfield
Borough of Glen Rock
Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus
Passaic River
Passaic River
Passaic River, Saddle River
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook
Passaic River, Saddle River
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Saddle River
Borough of Lodi
Borough of Lyndhurst
Township of Mahwah
Borough of North Arlington
Saddle River
Passaic River
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook
Passaic River
Borough of Paramus
Borough of Ramsey
Village of Ridgewood
Township of Rochelle ParkF
Borough of Rutherford
Township of Saddle Brook
Borough of Saddle River
Township of South Hackensack
Borough of Upper Saddle River
Borough of Waldwick
Borough of Wallington
Township of Wyckoff
Saddle River
Ramsey Brook
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Saddle River
Saddle River
Passaic River
Saddle River
Saddle River
Saddle River
Saddle River
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Saddle River
Saddle River, Passaic River
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook
PANEL(S) AFFECTED
67, 69
251
167, 169
159, 167, 178, 186
62, 64, 66, 68
169, 188, 251
176
88, 89, 176, 177
188, 189, 251, 252
235, 245
68, 69
245
176, 177, 178, 179, 186, 187
59, 67, 78
69, 88, 176, 177, 178, 179
187, 189
253
186, 187, 189
86, 88
251
78, 79, 86, 87
69, 88
251
68, 69
Current Bergen County Study –
Affected Communities & Panels
Status:
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QA/QC of data from the previous studies for the
approximately 35 miles of detailed analysis for various
streams has been completed.
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H&H has been completed for the 14 miles of the Passaic
River, floodplain mapping to begin shortly.
Current Bergen County StudyStatus
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Current Study:
◦ Mapping Partner: RAMPP
◦ Scope:
 New Detailed Study for:
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, Ramsey Brook, Saddle River, Passaic River
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Future Study:
◦ NJDEP as Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP)
◦ Draft Proposed Scope:
 Approximately 21 miles of new detailed study for:
Mahwah River, Masonicus Brook, Ramapo River, Wolf Creek
 Approximately 21 miles of new limited detailed study
 Convert flood hazard data from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88 for the remaining
panels
Bergen County Flood Insurance Study –
Future Study
Proposed Detailed Studies
Mileage
Stream Name
County
Bergen
Bergen
Passaic & Bergen
Bergen
Mahwah River
Masonicus Brook
Ramapo River (Pomptom Lake)
Ramapo River (Upper)
Bergen
Wolf Creek
Total
County
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Bergen
Stream Name
Coles Brook
Darlington Brook
Dorotockey's Run
Flat Rock Brook
Flat Rock Brook 2
French Brook
Herring Brook
Hirshfield Brook
Ho-Ho-Kus-Bk Trib 1
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook Trib 2
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook Trib 3
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook Trib 4
Overpeck Creek
Overpeck Creek Trib
Overpeck Creek Trib 2
Pond Brook Trib 2
Ramapo River Trib 1
Ramsey Brook Trib 1
Ramsey Brook Trib 2
Sprout Brook Trib 1
Tenakill Brook
Valentine Brook
Valentine Brook Trib 1
Van Suan Mill
Totals
Affected Communities
0.77 Mahwah Township
4.94 Mahwah Township, Ramsey Borough
2.73 Oakland Borough
10.14 Mahwah Township, Oakland Borough
Fairview Borough, Fort Lee Borough, North Bergen Township, Palisades Park
2.11 Borough, Ridgefield Borough
20.69
Proposed Limited Detailed Studies
Mileage
Affected Communities
1.84
Hackensack City, Maywood Borough
1.13
Mahwah Township, Ramsey Borough
1.05
Old Tappan Borough
1.43
Englewood City
0.41
Leonia Borough
0.4
Bergenfield Borough, New Milford Borough
1.49
Maywood Borough, Paramus Borough
0.09
Bergenfield Borough, Teaneck Township
0.79
Franklin Lakes Borough, Mahwah Township
0.61
Franklin Lakes Borough, Mahwah Township
2.6
Franklin Lakes Borough
1.25
Franklin Lakes Borough, Mahwah Township
0.93
Englewood City, Tenafly Borough
0.06
Englewood City
1.23
Englewood City, Tenafly Borough
1.15
Franklin Lakes Borough
1.39
Franklin Lakes Borough, Mahwah Township, Oakland Borough
0.44
Mahwah Township, Ramsey Borough
1.11
Mahwah Township, Ramsey Borough
0.26
Paramus Borough
0.23
Tenafly Borough
0.27
Ramsey Borough
0.16
Ramsey Borough
0.45
Paramus Borough
20.77
Bergen County Proposed Future Work Draft Scope
Status:
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On-going discussions between FEMA and NJDEP (CTP)
to finalize the scope of work
Bergen County Proposed Future Work Status
COMMUNITY
Borough of Allendale
Borough of East Rutherford
Borough of Elmwood Park
Borough of Fair Lawn
Borough of Franklin Lakes
City of Garfield
Borough of Glen Rock
Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus
Borough of Lodi
CAC & CAV
CAC 1993, CAV 1992
CAC 2002
CAC 2006
CAV 1992
CAC & CAV 2009
CAC 2008
Borough of Lyndhurst
Township of Mahwah
CAC 2008, CAV 1992
CAV 1992
Borough of North Arlington
Borough of Paramus
Borough of Ramsey
CAC 1995, CAV 1992
CAC 2009
Village of Ridgewood
CAC 2007, CAV 1992
Township of Rochelle Park
CAC 2007, CAV 1992
Borough of Rutherford
Township of Saddle Brook
Borough of Saddle River
CAC 2004, CAV 1992
CAV 1992
Township of South Hackensack
Borough of Upper Saddle River
CAC 1997
Borough of Waldwick
Borough of Wallington
Township of Wyckoff
CAC 2007, CAV 1993
Bergen County – Community Assistance Contact
(CAC) & Community Assistance Visit (CAV)
COMMUNITY
Borough of Allendale
Number of
Total
Policies
Coverage
66 $17,822,100
Total
Total Claims
Premium
Since 1978
$73,232
31
Total Paid
Number of
Since 1978 Repetitive Losses CRS
$487,548
9
Borough of East Rutherford
326 $46,056,600
$278,758
69
$727,883
Borough of Elmwood Park
Borough of Fair Lawn
Borough of Franklin Lakes
City of Garfield
Borough of Glen Rock
Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus
Borough of Lodi
Borough of Lyndhurst
Township of Mahwah
Borough of North Arlington
Borough of Paramus
Borough of Ramsey
Village of Ridgewood
Township of Rochelle Park
64
318
56
209
61
96
402
217
153
36
209
114
331
452
$16,577,400
$76,126,600
$17,246,400
$51,379,000
$15,826,000
$28,624,900
$66,714,200
$42,880,100
$39,783,300
$9,758,200
$66,233,800
$28,006,100
$86,233,700
$96,234,600
$61,335
$434,869
$56,850
$359,930
$65,528
$145,114
$371,440
$231,757
$214,810
$37,221
$288,629
$122,679
$462,781
$493,211
81
181
16
183
25
34
824
144
129
15
103
15
219
400
$563,116
$1,755,457
$71,286
$1,112,138
$58,779
$189,482
$15,364,270
$1,353,579
$1,147,251
$127,097
$1,240,705
$30,220
$2,725,315
$10,386,390
Borough of Rutherford
Township of Saddle Brook
Borough of Saddle River
168 $35,917,200
271 $64,060,000
44 $12,726,400
$166,273
$384,298
$61,548
102
191
57
$1,129,157
$3,006,155
$310,587
52
50
6
$9,332,900
$57,361
29
$657,709
4
66 $21,071,600
32 $8,403,200
474 $99,444,600
52 $13,395,000
$66,507
$26,932
$712,577
$37,437
35
16
205
22
$100,462
$119,581
$1,635,201
$118,316
4
0
38
5
Township of South Hackensack
Borough of Upper Saddle River
Borough of Waldwick
Borough of Wallington
Township of Wyckoff
34
Bergen County – NFIP Policies, Claims,
Repetitive Losses & CRS
18
13
26
2
33
2
4
322 Yes
55
29
2
19
0
25 Yes
181 Yes
Bergen County – Mitigation Plan Status
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Next coordination call: December, 2011
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Current Riverine Study (RAMPP) – Preliminary database to
be completed Fall, 2011
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Current Coastal Study (RAMPP) – Preliminary database to be
completed Summer, 2012
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Future Proposed Study (CTP) - to start late Summer, 2011
and preliminary database to be completed Summer, 2012
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County-wide preliminary maps (CTP) - to be distributed to
the local communities approximately Winter, 2012
Milestones
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Preliminary delivery
Community Consultation Official (CCO) meeting
Initial 30-day comment period
Appeals & Protests
6 month: FEMA 6-month Letter of Final
Determination (LFD)
5 month: NJDEP Assistance Letter
3 ½ month: Draft Ordinance
3 month: NJDEP review of draft ordinance
3 month: FEMA 90-day Reminder Letter
1 month: FEMA 30-day Reminder Letter
0: Ordinance Adopted
The Road to Ordinance Adoption
The Road to Ordinance Adoption
New Jersey Coastal & Riverine
Projects
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Similar meetings conducted:
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Morris: April, 2010
Bergen: June, 2010
Somerset: June, 2010
Essex: July, 2010
Monmouth: August, 2010
Union: August, 2010
Cape May: September, 2010
Passaic: October, 2010
Middlesex: October, 2010
Atlantic: November, 2010
Ocean: December, 2010
Cumberland: February, 2011
Salem: February, 2011
Recent Activities
FEMA: www.fema.gov
 Floodsmart, the official site of the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP): www.floodsmart.gov
 Risk Assessment, Mapping and Planning Partners:
www.RAMPP-team.com
 NFIP Reform: www.fema.gov/business/nfip/nfip_reform.shtm
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - NFIP
Coordinator
 New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management
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Resources
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www.RAMPP-TEAM.com: PowerPoint Presentation & additional information will
be posted
Next coordination meeting: December, 2011
Contact Information
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FEMA Region II
Paul Weberg, P.E.
212-680-3638
[email protected]
Kim Rizzo,
212-680-3637
[email protected]
FEMA Regional Support Center (RSC)
Crystal Smith, CFM
646-216-5201
[email protected]
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NJDEP
John Scordato / Joseph Ruggeri / Chris Gould
NJDEP, Bureau of Dam Safety & Flood Control
Phone: 609-292-2296
Fax: 609-984-1908
Visit NJDEP website: www.nj.gov/dep/floodcontrol
Download Model Ordinances: http://www.nj.gov/dep/floodcontrol/modelord.htm
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RAMPP – Mapping Partner
Robyn Boyd, CFM
703.849.0611
[email protected]
Questions & Feedback