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CITY OF WIMBERLEY KNOW YOUR RISK

Participating in the National Flood Insurance Program.

9.0 Land area in sq. miles

2,656 Population based on 2010 census

5.5%

Detailed CNMS Stream Miles CNMS Stream Miles 38.4%

655.7

CNMS Stream Miles NVUE Compliant

39.8% expected population growth from 2010-2021.

24 Claims for structures repeatedly damaged by flood

5 Flood-related presidential disaster declarations in your local county.

$1.8M In severe repetitive loss.

KEEPING COMMUNITIES SAFE: Your Risk MAP Timeline Discovery

Project Kickoff

Flood Study Review YOU ARE HERE

Resilience Meeting

CCO Meeting

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CITY OF WIMBERLEY TAKE ACTION: Potential Next Steps Localized flood-risk reduction projects and acquisition of flood-prone properties and are eligible under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants. Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant, and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant all allow for this type of project. Information about the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program can be viewed at https://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-program.

Your Hazard Mitigation Plan is set to expire July 12, 2017.

The U.S. Geological Survey's National Streamflow Information Program’s (NSIP) mission is to provide streamflow information and the understanding required to meet local, State, regional, and national needs. Details on the program be found at http://water.usgs.gov/nsip/ and a list of resources is available on http://water.usgs.gov/nsip/contact.html.

The hazard plan identified projects for: • Flood risk reduction projects and flood-prone property acquisitions

The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) established a national program for certifying floodplain managers.

This program recognizes continuing education and professional development that enhances the knowledge and performance of floodplain management professionals. Visit the Texas Floodplain Management Association website (http://www.tfma.org/) for more information on the certification program and the benefits of obtaining the CFM.

• Installing stream flow monitors • Adopting higher standards

• Training opportunities

StormReady uses a grassroots approach helping communities respond to hazardous weather by providing emergency managers with clear-cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. To learn more about the approach and steps to eligibility, you may visit the StormReady website at http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/become.shtml.