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OKLAHOMA FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER Volume 10 Summer 2008 Number 3

OFMA’s 18th Annual Fall Conference

September 21st-24th, 2008

Oklahoma Floods—How Prepared Can We Be In A Changing Climate

After a significant year of flooding, not hazards is a significant step forward for just in Oklahoma but across the nation, floodplain managers and their ability to many communities are more aware of the protect life and property—many power of water and the volatile effects communities are not aware the role the humans create in the environment. With predicted change in climate conditions flooding disasters on the rise, public will have upon them. OFMA’s 18th awareness is at an all-time high. While Annual Conference will deal with this this increased awareness in flooding very dramatic subject and prepare attendees for the arduous and complex training forum for Floodplain challenges to come. Administrators around the State. This year’s storms are clear reminders of why th The 18 Annual Fall Conference will be we do what we do. held in Midwest City, Oklahoma, at the Reed Conference Center. Attendees are The Annual Conference will kick-off invited to stay at the Sheraton Midwest Sunday, September 21st with the annual

City Hotel located next to the conference (Continued on page 7) location. The Conference is an essential

IN THIS ISSUE Flood Zone— Floods, June 2008 OFMA’S 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ....1 FLOOD ZONE— The flooding disasters which struck million in housing aid to Iowa. On August IOWA FLOODS, JUNE 2008 ...... 1 Midwest states in early June of 2008 6th the Associated Press reported that I caused incomprehensible damage, Iowa Gov. Chet Culver advised that Iowa's LETTER FROM THE CHAIR ...... 2 especially in overall N 18TH ANNUAL OFMA FALL CONFERENCE3 Iowa. Federal financial Emergency losses from OKLAHOMA STREAM TEAM AND GREEN Management flooding could S COUNTRY STORMWATER ALLIANCE ...... 5 Agency push as high TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN CONTEST6 (FEMA) as $10 billion. officials say I MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTEST ...... 6 they have Culver also HMGP FUNDING ...... 6 received more says he has D Q&A...... 7 than 35,000 invited House applicants for Speaker E WEBSITES/EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES 8 federal aid and Nancy Pelosi, OFMA GENERAL STORE...... 8 $288.5 million D-Calif., and already has (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) other federal OFMA’S VISION AND MISSION ...... 9 been leaders to STATE NFIP COORDINATOR NOTES...... 10 authorized in the state of Iowa alone. come to Iowa to view damage first hand in OFMA’S CORPORATE PARTNERS ...... 11 Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and other areas The federal Housing and Urban damaged by flooding. 2007-2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...... 12 Development agency has released $85 (Continued on page 2) Page 2 The B.F.E. Summer 2008

To Much Water, To Little Water

Comments from the Chair will continue to remind FEMA that a pretty picture, without the supporting data for that picture, is not worth much. It seems that we always have such extremes in Oklahoma. May – July 2007 I also want to remind you of our upcoming and May – July 2008 were extreme periods Annual Conference on September 21-24, of intense rainfalls that were even a little 2008, in Oklahoma City. There are many extreme for Oklahoma. Now as August sets who have not yet registered or reserved in, as it did last year, we are in very high their rooms and time is running short. temperatures and very little rain. The Clark Williams, Vice Chair and Conference creeks are dry, the ground is cracking, and Chair has worked very hard to assemble a I hear people praying for rain. And, the wonderful program about Climate Change thought of floodplain management is out and the long term effects on hydrology, the window – except for those who work in hydraulics and floodplain management. the business. People want roads fixed, Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn water line breaks fixed, etc. etc. It is a very something new. Our 2010 National tough job to keep floodplain management Conference planning is also proceeding. in the forefront of our communities when We plan to meet with ASFPM in October, we are so hot and dry. My hat is off to the with our committee chairs, to get into the floodplain managers that do maintenance “nuts and bolts” of planning in preparation during the summer months to help prevent for about 3000 people from all over the flooding in the spring and fall. It is a good USA and beyond to descend on our state. Response Team (DRT) program in routine and highly recommended. Oklahoma, I will continue to coordinate the This will be the last article that I write as OFMA Training Cadre with new programs Map Modernization is coming to a close Chair of the Oklahoma Floodplain for training, I will co-chair the 2010 and the remaining FIRM Panels and FIS Managers Association. It seems that ASFPM National Conference, and I will updated reports and, in some cases, new though a year is still 365 days long, it goes continue to assist OFMA in whatever other models will become effective soon. To a lot faster now than it used to when I was activities I am requested. Thank you for those who are going through the Map Mod younger. I want to express my appreciation the opportunity to serve this great process, don’t forget the necessary steps to to all of the OFMA Board, OFMA association of professionals. adopt your new maps – Ken Morris and Committee Chairs, and our members for Gavin Brady will help you remember. As a the support during my tenure as your See you in September at the Annual hydrologist and hydraulic engineer, I Chair. Not everything that I had planned Conference! believe that there is still a lot of work to be to do was accomplished, and many things I done to improve the process and there are had not planned to do were accomplished, OFMA Chair still many computer models that need to be so I believe it balanced out. I will continue W. B. “Bill” Smith, P.E., CFM updated to support the new maps. OFMA to develop and implement the Disaster

(Continued from page 1) Flood Zone event involving most of the rivers in eastern Iowa beginning around June 8, Those trips would be aimed at 2008, and ending about July 1, speeding up federal recovery 2008. Flooding continued on help the in the southeastern portion of the Culver says Iowa farmers face state for several more days. huge financial damage, while housing losses total $1 billion. The flooding included (from Public infrastructure damage is north to south, east to west), at least $800 million, and the Upper , the private businesses are also Turkey, and the Maquoketa feeling the pinch, with Alliant Rivers; outside of the Driftless Energy at $225 million and Area, they include the Quaker Oats topping $200 catchments of the million. and that of the Iowa River, to include the "You put all that together -- I’ve latter's major tributary, the continued to say were talking Cedar River (and its significant about as much as $10 billion in tributaries); and the Skunk private-sector and public-sector River in its various forks. The loss," Culver said. Buildings and debris are seen floating in the Cedar River against a railroad had some bridge Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff minor flooding, but floodwalls The Iowa flood of 2008 was an Roberson) (Continued on page 4) Summer 2008 The B.F.E. Page 3

PLEASE JOIN US!

Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association

18th Annual Conference

“Oklahoma Floods – How Prepared Can We be in a Changing Climate” Monday, September 22 – Wednesday September 24, 2008

Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Center

Something’s happening to our World Climate – it’s changing rapidly which leads to more intense weather events – something we are all aware of now….and it’s Happening in Oklahoma!

After the Floods of 2007, our Annual Conference this year will focus its theme and Designed for anyone involved with flood- tracks on Climate Change. The effects of a changing climate will impact both structural plain issues: and nonstructural floodplain management in the future. The Conference Program will provide you with some perspectives and approaches to deal with the impacts of a • Floodplain Administrators changing climate. • Planners Themes and Tracks - • Engineers The Times are Changing – Climate • Insurance Agents

Let’s Look at It – Oklahoma from NW to SE – Water runs • Lenders downhill • Real Estate Professionals • Elected & Appointed Officials Manage What We’ve Got • Local, State & Federal Government Structural Management – Where are We? Employees • Interested Citizens Non-Structural Management • Dam Owners Pulling it Together • Developers Where are We Going • Emergency Responders

• Teachers and Students

Plan to attend, register early, reserve your hotel room(s), and participate. Workshop provides 12 CECs.

OFMA has reserved rooms at Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center, 5800 Will Rogers Road, Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110 1-800-325-3535, 1-405.455.1805 www.sheraton.com/midwestcity . Cost is just $81 or current prevailing Government Rate for Single, or Double plus tax per night. Reservations due no later than August 29, 2008. Mention you are with Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association. Page 4 The B.F.E. Summer 2008

(Continued from page 2) campus of the Flood Zone and levees for the most was vulnerable, and part held fast. The serious flooding did Upper Mississippi River occur. which receives the outflow from all these While the Great rivers remained at flood Flood of 1993 was stage into late July. greater in national concerns, in local The U.S. Army Corps of Iowa terms, the Engineers (USACE) June 2008 Midwest maintained a constant floods were and heightened vigil on considerably worse. the levee system along Lessons learned in the Mississippi River 1993, however, during the flooding. helped prevent or The USACE staffs six otherwise districts along the ameliorate damage, Mississippi River, with extensive as it was; the Rock Island District one example is how the most affected by the the City of Des flooding. On June 18, Moines raised its 2008, (right) there was levee around its great concern with the domestic water and stability of the levee sewage treatment system with many plants. levees already failed and a high potential • Henderson #3 (non-federal) The flooding led to evacuations of for further breaches. By July 2, flood levels overtopped (2300hrs 6/14) thousands of homes. In eastern Iowa along • Two Rivers Upper (federal) the Iowa River and Cedar River, flooding overtopped (2000hrs 6/14) exceeded that of the Flood of 1993. • Keithsburg (private, non-federal) breached (0900hrs 6/14) Flooding also forced the closure of an • Mississippi Fox 1 (non-federal) extensive number of roads throughout the overtopped, then breached (2200hrs eastern half of the state, a situation that 6/15) affected even more people than those who • Mississippi Fox 2 (non-federal) directly experienced the floods; in overtopped, then breached (2200hrs particular, portions of and 6/15) were closed. The closure of bridges in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids and Mississippi Fox 3 (non-federal) • Iowa City completely disrupted normal overtopped, then breached (2200hrs traffic patterns and entailed enormous 6/15) detours. • Gregory levee (federal) overtopped, then breached (1500hrs 6/16) Rail traffic was also seriously • Union Township (non-federal) compromised. The Iowa, Chicago and overtopped, then breached (1400hrs Eastern Railroad (IC&E Railroad) washed- 6/16) out between Mason City and Nora Springs. • John Reiff (private, non-federal) The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway overtopped (6/16) Co. (CRANDIC/CIC) was particularly affected; its bridge in Cedar Rapids was • Henderson #2 (federal) overtopped destroyed by the flooding while an (0530hrs 6/17) embankment downriver near Coralville • Henderson #1 (federal) overtopped was also washed out. The Keokuk Junction (0530hrs 6/17) Railway (KJRY) also reported disruptions. • Indian Grave Lower (federal) Amtrak service was rerouted away from overtopped (0500hrs 6/18) lowered enough to assess the levee Iowa; a number of trains had their damage; thirteen levees on the Mississippi • Hunt Lima (federal) overtopped passengers put onto busses. River were overtopped or breached in the (0130hrs 6/18) While Iowa continues the arduous process Rock Island District's area of operation (6 The flooding of Cedar Rapids and Iowa of recovery, the tragic lessons learned from federal, 7 non-federal - map above; bullet City were the most significant events. this event will hopefully remain fixed in the list to the right) during the June 2008 Recovery, particularly for Cedar Rapids minds of citizens, as well as local, state and flood. All the sand levees subsequently will be a protracted, costly affair. For Iowa federal officials to prevent another breached due to the overtopping. All City, the level of devastation was less than occurrence through flood hazard levees that overtopped will have to be expected, but that of Cedar Rapids was mitigation measures and public support of evaluated after the water recedes further to greater that anticipated. In Iowa City, the flood control policies. determine whether they also breached. Summer 2008 The B.F.E. Page 5

In 2004, the Indian Nations Council of sewer systems and ultimately discharged From the beginning, cities in Oklahoma Governments (INCOG) was approached directly into local rivers and streams wanted to have consistency among their by the US Environmental Protection without treatment. Common pollutants stormwater programs. In 2002, INCOG Agency Region VI (EPA) office about in stormwater runoff include trash, sol- developed a model Stormwater Manage- starting a Stream Team in Oklahoma. vents, petroleum products, heavy metals, ment Program (SWMP) document that INCOG received an EPA FY-04 104(b)(3) pesticides and fertilizers from lawns, could be modified by each city to suit Wetlands grant from the Oklahoma Of- bacteria, and sediment and chemicals local conditions. INCOG received EPA fice of Secretary of Environment (OSE) from construction sites. approval of this document and it was to develop and implement the Oklahoma eventually used by many cities in Okla- Stream Team (OST). The OST mission is The U.S. Environmental Protection homa as the basis for their own SWMP to develop resources Agency's (EPA's) storm- documents. Each city developed its own that provide alternatives water program now list of Best Management Practices to concrete or riprap regulates discharges (BMPs) along with associated measur- lining of streambeds in from many Municipal able goals and implementation sched- favor of more natural Separate Storm Water ules. channel improvements Systems (MS4s). Phase that favor environ- I of the regulations ad- Because this is a new permit program, mental protection and dresses large cities many changes will likely occur over the improve water quality. (Tulsa and Oklahoma next few years as each city (and INCOG) City) and 11 categories grows into technical maturity. Purpose of "industrial activities". Phase II addresses Many city and county members of the The Oklahoma many other cities in Indian Nations Council of Governments Stream Team is an asso- Oklahoma. The Okla- (INCOG), including additional cities in ciation of Federal, State homa Department of Oklahoma, have created the Green Coun- and local environmental Environmental Quality try Stormwater Alliance (GCSA) to col- agencies devoted to pro- (DEQ) is the permitting lectively address stormwater pollution viding communities, authority in Oklahoma. planners and developers with realistic options for stream modification and When the Phase II stormwater regula- stormwater management projects that tions were adopted by EPA in late 1999, protect and enhance water quality. The INCOG member governments potentially development, consulting and municipal affected by this new permit program re- communities are educated on the values quested INCOG’s assistance. It was de- of preserving healthy streams and ripar- termined that INCOG could implement a ian systems. The Oklahoma Stream Team regional program to address certain encourages stream restoration and wa- stormwater controls, mainly dealing with tershed planning by providing technical public education, employee training and assistance in the project planning phase providing technical assistance to its that will result in greater compliance members. with Federal and State permits under regionally. INCOG coordinates the GCSA INCOG organized a statewide advisory Section 404 and stormwater regulatory activities, which include a variety of pub- group that included the Oklahoma De- programs. Services of the Oklahoma lic education programs, technical assis- partment of Environmental Quality Stream Team are free of charge. tance, and employee training. This web- (ODEQ), the Association of Central Okla- site is dedicated to assistance for citizens As the EPA supporting grant ended in homa Governments (ACOG), and the and businesses within the GCSA, as well December 2007, INCOG remained com- Oklahoma Municipal League as for providing resources for GCSA mu- mitted to maintaining the OST efforts in (OML). This advisory group held several nicipalities themselves. Oklahoma. There continue to be the meetings to work out technical problems need for new partnerships and projects. in developing the State’s general permit For More Information To further this effort The Green Country and permit application procedures. In Please contact Richard Smith with IN- Stormwater Alliance (GCSA) was formed. addition, INCOG formed a Stormwater COG at (918) 579-9450 for more infor- GCSA and OST share common goals to Steering Committee of not only its storm- mation about the Oklahoma Stream protect urban watersheds and enhance water cities, but also many other cities in Team or to inquire about how OST can water quality, and in this way the GSCA Oklahoma. assist with your project planning. takes over for the OST. As permits began to be issued in 2006, To learn more about water quality pro- GCSA Program Background this Steering Committee became the Green Country Stormwater Alliance grams in Oklahoma, visit the INCOG Stormwater is not just fallen raindrops - (GCSA) as a way to identify the unified water quality website. rainfall carries with it loose material and commitment of stakeholders to imple- For information about urban water qual- chemicals that can cause pollution in menting stormwater protection strategies ity and stormwater protection visit the surface water. Pollutants in stormwater in Northeast Oklahoma. Green Country Stormwater Alliance web- runoff are often transported to storm site. Page 6 The B.F.E. Summer 2008

®® TTURNURN AAROUNDROUND DDONON’’TT DDROWNROWN PPOSTEROSTER CCONTESTONTEST Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded.

Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, Turn Around Don't Drown®. You will not know the depth of the water nor will you know the condition of the road under the water.

To increase Oklahoman’s Flood Awareness, the Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association held a statewide poster contest open to all fourth grade students throughout the great state of Oklahoma. Contest winners received $250 for first prize, $150 for second prize and $100 for third prize plus trophies and certificates. Winners from each of the five regions throughout Oklahoma will have their posters published on the 2009 Turn Around Don't Drown® calendar due out in the fall.

The first place winner for the state of Oklahoma is Fiona Stout (shown receiving her trophy and check from Jeff Bigby, OFMA Region 2 Representative) at Rockdale Elementary School in Miami, Oklahoma. Not only did she win a beautiful trophy and $250.00, but her Membership Drive HMGPHMGP

Contest FUNDINGFUNDING

W. B. Smith, OFMA Chair, has written a White Paper entitled In April 2006, the OFMA Membership Committee was formed to recruit, retain, and mentor OFMA members. The Committee the “Use of FEMA HMGP Funding.” In this document Mr. Smith developed this membership contest initially in 2006 as a way to has presented OFMA’s position in regards to the availability and increase the membership numbers and encourage existing mem- use of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding bers to spread the word about the benefits of OFMA member- ship. As of May 2008, OFMA has over 400 members and the from FEMA as well as the types of projects the funding may be Board is committed to seeing that number increase. used for. The Contest Rules are simple – encourage people interested in All interested parties are encouraged to read the document floodplain issues to become a member of OFMA and share ex- periences with other floodplain administrators. All current submitted by Mr. Smith. You may do so by following the link OFMA members (except OFMA Board and Committee Members) below or by accessing OFMA’s website. are eligible to participate. The new member’s application must http://www.okflood.org/pdf/OFMA_HMGP_Funding.pdf be submitted or postmarked by August 31, 2008, and the mem- ber’s (contestant’s) name must be noted on the application. The top three contestants with the most points will be the winners. ANSWERS TO The points are calculated as follows: 3 point for a Corporate Member, 2 points for an Agency Member and 1 point for a Full TOUGH QUESTIONS Member. The winners and prizes will be announced at the Fall Annual OFMA Conference in September. To provide assistance before or after a flood, the National Flood Insurance Program has developed a document entitled, “Answers Good Luck! to Tough Questions” that will help provide answers and reassure those affected by a flood . The document may be accessed from: Omeed Mollaian, P.E., CFM OFMA Membership Committee Chair http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2811 Summer 2008 The B.F.E. Page 7

(Continued from page 1) 18th Annual Fall Conference Consultants and Experienced Wednesday will include Duane Smith with OFMA Golf Tournament and the pre- Floodplain Administrators the OWRB presenting an “Agency Update”; conference Board Meeting. If you haven’t Also, several very unique learning Greg Main, CFM, ASFPM Vice Chairman participated in the annual tournament, be opportunities make this year’s conference and Indiana State NFIP Coordinator with sure and sign up this year. Competition is incredibly exciting. Dr. Ken Crawford, State national Policy Impacts “Where We Are intense, but fun will be had by all! of Oklahoma Climatologist, will discuss “The Going”; Albert Ashwood, Past OFMA Times are Changing - Climate.” Richard Chairman, Director of the Oklahoma Roths, AICP, URC Chicago, will present Department of Emergency Management; “Using Zoning to Reduce Food Damage,” a and Ross Richardson, Floodplain must for municipal officials. Finally, Bill Management and Insurance Branch Chief, Smith will outline OFMA’s Disaster DHS/FEMA Region VI with “Non-Structural Response Team which will provide critical Management—How Valuable is the Flood support to Oklahoma communities. Insurance”. And of course, don’t forget the prize drawings! Monday evening will feature the Vendor’s Social at Sheraton Plaza. Entertainment for The Conference is once again anticipated the event will be an extra special treat to be the premier event for floodplain consisting of Karaoke and a Hypnotist. We administrators and advocates in Oklahoma. may only imagine the interesting situations Attendees will be treated to three days of this combination will create! Finger food expert presentations, small-group and drinks will be available. Also, a discussions, training sessions Hospitality Suite will be open and exhibits as well as after the Vendor Social at the opportunities for sight-seeing Sheraton Hotel. and socializing. Tuesday will begin with a Additional sessions are available After the opening plenary plenary session featuring the Wednesday afternoon, including the Flood session, featuring some local MapMod program, followed by Smart Program Outreach Meeting for Flood talent, a welcome from the three training tracks. The Insurance Outreach Program Stakeholders Mayor’s office and video of our Business Meeting will be held from 12:30 to 2:30, a class from 1:00 to 5:00 Flood History, the Conference following Regional Meetings to on the SDE program, taught by Glen H. will offer Floodplain 101, as nominate OFMA officers. The Beard from FEMA. Pre-approved applicants well as three training tracks, afternoon session again includes Floodplain can also take the CFM test from 1:00 to including: 101 and the three training tracks. Tuesday 5:00. night the Awards Banquet presenter Janet K. · Basic Training for new Floodplain Meshek, P.E., CFM, the president of Meshek For a complete schedule outline and a Administrators/City Council/County & Associates, PLC, will recognize registration form go to Commissioners/Floodplain Board achievements from the year. Afterwards, the http://www.okflood.org/pdf/08FAnnualCo · Intermediate Training for Experienced live entertainment will feature Ronnie Kay, nfRegistration.pdf Floodplain Administrators KOMA DJ in the Reed ABC Room. See you there! · Special Issues for Engineering The closing plenary session on

Question: When an individual or homeowner asks for assistance with floodplain questions, who do you send them to? Answer: 1. The local Flood Plain Manager 2. Oklahoma Water Resources Board Question: What is the floodway?

Answer: The area of the channel of a creek and the adjacent land areas that are reserved for flood flows. This area is to be clear of fences, buildings, fill, or any other obstructions that could inhibit flood flows. Page 8 The B.F.E. Summer 2008

Calendar of Educational Web Sites Opportunities

• 2008 Floodplain Management 101 or Map Modernization; the Map OFMA www.okflood.org Adoption Process, & Advanced Floodplain Management ASFPM www.floods.org Floodplain Management Class Schedule. Apply online or Contact Cathy Poage (580) 256-1014 OWRB www.owrb.state.ok.us October 14, 2008 - 101 in Norman, Advanced in Norman January 15, 2009 - 101 in Norman, Advanced in Tulsa FEMA www.fema.gov February 2-6, 2009 - Week long CFM in Norman OEM www.ok.gov/oem February 12, 2009 - 101 in Norman, Substantial Damage Estimator in Norman March 3, 2009 - 101 in Lawton, Advanced in Lawton Corps of Engineers (USACE) March 5, 2009 - 101 in Woodward, Advanced in Woodward March 10, 2009 - 101 in Bartlesville, Advanced in Bartlesville www.swt.usace.army.mil March 12, 2009 - 101 in Norman, Substantial Damage Estimator in Tulsa U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) March 24, 2009 - 101 in McAlester, Advanced in McAlester April 9, 2009 - 101 in Norman, Advanced in Norman ok.water.usgs.gov May 12, 2009 - 101 in Norman, Letter Of Map Change in Norman Advanced Study Institute May 14, 2009 - 101 in Norman, Letter Of Map Change in Tulsa • ASFPM Annual Conference Green Works to Reduce Flood Losses; web.uccs.edu/geogenvs/natoasi June 7-12, 2009; Orlando, FL. Sponsored by ASFPM; website: www.floods.org CLOMR/LOMR Forms: • 29th Annual Governor's Water Conference & 6th Annual OWRRI www.fema.gov/fhm/frm_form.shtm Water Research Symposium; October 28-30, 2008; Sheraton-Reed Confer- EPA NPDES Phase II site: ence Center, Midwest City, OK, 73110. www.epa.gov/npdes/ • National Floodproofing Conference IV; November 17-20, 2008; New SMRC Stormwater Mgr Resource Center: Orleans, LA www.stormwatercenter.net • 2008 National Hydraulic Engineering Conference; August 26-29, 2008, FEMA Official NFIP Site: Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, ME, 04101. Sponsored by FHWA, MDOT and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Cold Research Laboratory; website: www.floodsmart.gov www.maine.gov/mdot/workshops-conferences-events/workshops— Link to: 44 CFR Ch. I (10-1-02 Edition) events.php http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/fr/ wais • OFMA 18th Annual Conference; September 21-24, 2008, Sheraton Mid- idx_02/44cfrv1_02.html west City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center, Midwest City, OK, 73110. Con- Webmaster: Tinna Song-Wallis tact: OFMA, P.O. Box 8101, Tulsa, OK 74101-8101; website: www.okflood.org. [email protected] • 2010 ASFPM National Conference; June 13th-19th, 2010, Oklahoma City OK. Local Host OFMA; website: www.okflood.org.

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Oklahoma Floodplain Managers OFMA Golf Shirt Association gifts are now available. (S, M, L, X-L) 35.00 The attractive OFMA articles are of Briefcase 25.00 the highest quality. You will be Baseball Cap (One size fits all) 15.00 proud to wear and display them. Insulated Mug 10.00 To Order: OFMA Umbrella 20.00 P.O. Box 8101 Portfolio 25.00 Tulsa, OK 74101 Lapel Pin 3.00 CFM Lapel Pin 5.00 Or call Carolyn Schultz Shipping and handling $4.95 per order. (918) 669-4919 Summer 2008 The B.F.E. Page 9 2010 ASFPM National Conference Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association June 13th—19th, 2010, Renaissance Hotel & Conference Vision Center, Oklahoma City, OK The Oklahoma Floodplain The week of June 13th—19th, 2010, in Oklahoma Managers Association advocates City, Oklahoma, the Association of State Floodplain the protection of the natural Managers (ASFPM) will convene the world’s functions of the floodplain principal floodplain management conference. The through education, training, and service to Oklahomans. Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association (OFMA) is the local host for this exciting event. At this once- Mission in-a-life-time opportunity local, state, and federal We encourage and support, with officials, as well as consultants, industry leaders and additional interested our partners, flood-safe parties will be gathered together attending sessions relevant to a single theme. development and flood mitigation. We promote sound During the week industry experts will organize plenary and concurrent sessions floodplain management and share progressive information in techniques, programs, and resources to practices and the natural and accomplish flood mitigation, watershed management, and other community cultural benefits of the floodplain. We support the goals. floodplain management profession through education Please plan now to join with participants from across and certification. the nation at this electrifying event. Look to Saving lives from floods and upcoming issues from the BFE or ask OFMA, P.O. Box reducing property loss from 8101, Tulsa, OK 74101-8101; website: floods are paramount to us. www.okflood.org for more detailed information as we draw closer to this occasion. AnAn InvitationInvitation toto JoinJoin OFMAOFMA The Oklahoma Floodplain Man- agers Association is a non-profit organi- The best investment that zation primarily dedicated to providing in- $30.00 can buy in the future of your formation and education to the public about state is a membership in the Okla- reduction of loss of life and property due to homa Floodplain Managers Associa- flooding. tion.

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Detach and Mail to: New Member: Renewal: Dues Schedule: OFMA First-Year dues for joining OFMA are listed below. The fiscal year for Region (see map): 1 2 3 4 5 st th P.O. Box 8101 membership starts October 1 and ends September 30 . Committees: Tulsa, OK 74101-8101 ___ Mitigation Full Membership $ 30.00 ___ Mapping and Engineering Student Membership 15.00 ___ Education/Legislative Associate Membership 20.00 ___ Certification Agency Membership 50.00 ___ Conference (Plus $10.00 per employee designated by the Agency) ___ Research Corporate Sponsor 100.00 Page 10 The B.F.E. Summer 2008

Notes from the State NFIP Coordinator Gavin Brady, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, NFIP State Coordinator NATIONAL FLOOD HAZARD LAYER UPDATE I recently had the opportunity to attend elevation at or above the BFE. Other On July 14, 2008, the Federal Emergency the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) opportunities are available under these Management Agency (FEMA) started Summit in Washington D.C.. All 50 State programs as well. While the Oklahoma updating the National Flood Hazard Layer NFIP Coordinator’s and State Hazard Water Resources Board (OWRB) assists daily. New Digital Flood Insurance Rate Mitigation Officer’s (SHMO’s) were communities in administering the NFIP, Map (DFIRM) data now is reflected on the invited to participate in the Unified HMA Bill Penka (SHMO) and the Oklahoma NFHL as of their effective dates, providing Summit. Along with the 100 State Emergency Management (OEM) users with access to the most current flood participants were FEMA officials that administer the grant and disaster hazard information. Online NFHL services, including MapViewer - Web, manage the 4 HMA, non-disaster programs. To inquire about these NFHL Web Map Service (WMS), and programs: Pre-Disaster Mitigation programs contact Mr. Penka at Google Earth™ utilities, provide access to (PDM), Flood Mitigation 405.521.2481. Mr. Penka these data immediately. The updates also Assistance (FMA), was also in attendance at are included in the monthly releases of Repetitive Flood Claims the HMA Summit and it NFHL Geographic Information System (RFC) and Severe was quite evident that (GIS) data, which is packaged by individual Repetitive Loss (SRL) Bill and his staff have an state. For more information, visit the along with the Hazard overwhelming task of FEMA Map Service Center website at Mitigation Grant dispersing all the http://msc.fema.gov or call toll-free at 1- 800-358-9616. Program (HMGP). Oklahoma funds, David Taft, Michael Baker Jr. especially HMGP, that have been available the (703) 960-8800 The goal of the Summit past 2 years with all the is to unify the Presidential Disasters FEMA Releases MHIP Version 3.0 application process declared. Please contact needed to enhance the FEMA has released the latest version of the Bill or one of his staff to Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification grant process associated see if your community Plan (MHIP), Version 3.0, which details with each program. The can benefit from any of FEMA’s plan for prioritizing and delivering competitive grants are these programs. modernized flood maps for areas of the awarded to any State, United States with the greatest flood risk. Tribal or Local entity. MHIP Version 3.0 amends Version 2.0 Another goal is to combine the HMGP The OWRB and OEM are working to dated September 2006 and Version 2.5 with these grant programs under the build a better relationship between the 2 dated April 2007. MHIP Version 3.0 same Guidance Documents. Benefit Cost Agencies. Floodplain Management and provides: Detailed tables of flood map production targets; Stakeholder input Analysis Reengineering (BCAR) was Emergency Management should be information; a summary of FEMA’s discussed at length and it’s quite evident working hand in hand to provide a better progress in meeting Key Performance changes in this determination needed to product “saving lives and protecting Indicators for the Flood Map be completed. The new and improved property” to Oklahomans. This is not just Modernization program; and Appendices BCA tool will be online by October 1, a State of Oklahoma issue either. It was that provide a detailed listing by State and 2008 and should be more user friendly. apparent at the Summit that Nationally, county for all map production activities, both scheduled and completed. In comparing old projects using the new both agencies need to do a better job tool, the benefit cost was actually a little working together. Bill and I will work MHIP Version 3.0, as well as previous higher than with the old standard. Good harder to see that’s done here in our great versions, is available on FEMA’s Flood news for those projects that always seems State. Hazard Mapping Web site at to be right at the 1.0 barrier. www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/mh_mai n.shtm. Interested parties with questions See all of you next month at the OFMA pertaining to the updated flood map Projects to protect either public or Annual Conference in Midwest City. production sequencing in MHIP Version 3.0 are encouraged to contact their private property including acquisition and demolition or relocation are eligible appropriate local and State officials, who under all programs along with projects of Gavin Brady, CFM are working with one of FEMA’s 10 the same description that also account for Regional Offices. NFIP State Coordinator open space conversion along with Source: Ernie Lepore (703) 317-6276

OFMA recently responded with $400 to a request for donations from the ASFPM Foundation Development Committee Chair sent to chapters nationwide. These donations will allow the Foundation to provide ongoing support for the Gilbert White Floodplain 2050 Forum, the Foundation Symposium, the half-time sponsorship of a grant application writing position for the ASFPM Executive Office, the Nick Winter Scholarship, initiative research and materials, and many other programs in support of advancing sound floodplain management throughout the nation. OFMA is asking for its members to help cover the cost of this support for the Foundation. Please remember that your donations are tax-deductible and help support the great work being done nationwide. Summer 2008 The B.F.E. Page 11

OFMA’S CORPORATE PARTNERS

Benham Grand River Dam Authority Landmark Engineering Swift Water Resources Barend Meiling, PE, CFM Robert W. Sullivan, Jr. H. Lester Seiger Engineering, LLC One West Third St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 409 2505 NE Skyline Place Mark S. Swift, P.E., CFM Tulsa, OK 74103 Vinita, OK 74301-0409 Lawton, OK 73507-7151 9 East 4th Street, Ste. 301 918 492-1600 918 256-5545, x4467 580 357-2022 Tulsa, OK 74103 918 582-1380 Cinnabar Service Company Greenhorne & O’Mara MacArthur Associated Terry Young Vince DiCamillo CFM Consultants, Ltd. URS 5121 South Wheeling Avenue 6110 Frost Place Keith Angier, P.E, CFM Michelle Barnett, P.E., CFM Tulsa, OK 74105 Laurel, MD 20707 3033 NW 63rd Street, Ste. 250E 1437 South Boulder, Suite 660 918 742-0082 301 982-2898 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Tulsa, OK 74119 405 848-2803 918 582-2552 City of Lawton Guy Engineering 103 SW 4th Julie Guy P.E., CFM Meshek and Associates, Utley & Associates Lawton, OK 73501 10759 East Admiral Place PLC Marc Utley, P.E. 580 581-3478 Tulsa, OK 74116 Janet K. Meshek, P.E., CFM 3500 South Boulevard, 918 437-0282 1437 South Boulder Avenue Suite D-1 Suite 1080 Edmond, OK 73013 Comanche Nation HUB Engineering Tulsa, OK 74119 405 341-9555 P.O. Box 908 Gaila Hiebert 918 392-5620 Lawton, OK 73502 P.O. Box 1543 Vieux & Associates, Inc. 580 357-4956 Muskogee, OK 74402 Myers Engineering Jean Vieux, President 918 682-7811 Bill Myers, President 350 David L Boren Blvd 13911 Quail Pointe Drive Suite 2500 Crafton Tull & Assoc., Inc. Hydropower International Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Norman, OK 73072 –7267 Chuck Mitchell Services; Inter-National 405 755-5325 405 325-1818 220 East 8th Street Consultancy, LLC Tulsa, OK 74119 Bill Smith P.E., CFM Oklahoma Municipal Watershed Concepts 918 584-0347 28508 W. 41st St. League Richard Frithiof, P.E. Mannford, OK 74044 201 N.E. 23rd Street 811 Barton Springs Road, 918 865-6977 Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3199 Suite 811 405 528-7515 Austin, TX 78704 Crafton Tull & Assoc., Inc. JGVE, Inc. 512 435-5367 Phil Hagen Donald D. Vick, PE Flanagan & Associates, LLC 235 North MacArthur Blvd 124 NW 10th St., Suite 101 Ronald D. Flanagan, CFM WK Morris Consulting, LLC Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 2745 East Skelly Dr., Suite 100 Ken Morris, CFM 405 787-6270 405 236-8313 Tulsa, OK 74105 5400 E. Tecumsch Rd. 918 749-2696 Norman, OK 73026 Eagle Consultants, Inc. Johnny Owens Commercial 405 530-8861 Satish Dasharathy Properties, Inc. Smith Roberts 2803 South Bryant Avenue Johnny Owens Baldischwiler, LLC Edmond, OK 73013 P.O. Box 181 Mathew Smith, P.E., CFM 405 844-3900 Lawton, OK 73502 25 S. Oklahoma Ave., Suite 400 580 248-4194 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 FTN Associates, Ltd. 405 840-7094 Conrad Battreal, PE, CFM 3 Innwood Circle, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72211 501 225-7779 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TULSA, OK The B.F.E. PERMIT NO. 398

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Ex Officio: Treasurer: Region 4 Representative: Honorary Board Member: Mr. Gavin Brady Ms. Carolyn Schultz, CFM Mr. Phillip Beauchamp, CFM Mr. Ronald D. Flanagan, CFM Oklahoma Water Resources Board Corps of Engineers City of Altus R.D. Flanagan & Associates 3800 North Classen Blvd 1645 S. 101st E. Avenue 220 East Commerce 2745 East Skelly Drive, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Tulsa, OK 74128 Altus, OK 73521 Tulsa, OK 74105 Phone: (405) 530-8800 Phone: (918) 669-4919 Phone: (580) 481-2228 Phone: (918) 749-2696 Fax: (405) 530-8900 Fax: (918) 669-7546 Fax: (580) 481-2203 Fax: (918) 749-2697 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Chair: Region 1 Representative: Region 5 Representative: Honorary Board Member: Mr. Bill Smith, PE, CFM Ms. Leslie Lewis, PE, CFM Mr. Marc Bolz, CFM Mr. Hank Elling Hydropower International Services, ODOT Garfield County Oklahoma Water Resources Board Inter-National Consultancy, LLC 200 NE 21st Street 901 Failing Drive PO Box 886 28508 W. 41st St. S. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Enid, OK 73701 Lawton, OK 73502 Mannford, OK 74044 Phone: (405) 521-6500 Phone: (580) 242-6013 Phone: (580) 248-7762 Phone/Fax: (918) 865-6977 Fax: (405) 522-0134 Fax: (580) 249-5959 Fax: (580) 248-0737 Cell: (918) 625-2449 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Region 2 Representative: Past Chair: Executive Director: Vice Chair: Mr. Jeff Bigby, PE, CFM Ms. Laureen Gibson Gilroy, CFM Mr. Ken Morris Mr. Clark Williams, MRCP, CFM City of Broken Arrow City of Tulsa WK Morris Consulting, LLC City of Piedmont 220 S. 1st Street 470 West 23rd Street 5400 E. Tecumsch Rd. P.O. Box 240 Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Tulsa, OK 74107 Norman, OK 73026 Piedmont, OK 73078 Phone: (918) 259-2400 ext. 5241 Phone: (918) 596-2859 Phone: (405) 530-8861 Phone/Fax: (405) 373-2621/(405) 373-3243 Fax: (918) 259-8453 Fax: (918) 596-1869 Fax: (405) 530-8900 Fax: (580) 402-7213 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Region 3 Representative: Honorary Board Member: BFE Editor: Secretary: Mr. Joseph Marquardt, CMI, CFM Mr. Joe Remondini, PE, CFM Ms. Janet K. Meshek, PE, CFM Ms. Ellen Stevens, Ph.D, PE, CFM City of Durant Corps of Engineers Meshek & Associates, PLC 1134 NW 33rd 300 West Evergreen 1645 S. 101st E. Avenue 1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1080 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Durant, OK 74701 Tulsa, OK 74128 Tulsa, OK 74063 Phone: (405) 747-6598 Phone/Fax: (580) 931-6611/(580) 924-3490 Phone: (918) 669-7198 Phone: (918) 392-5620 Fax: (405) 488-0713 Cell: (580) 380-3745 Fax: (918) 669-7546 Fax: (918) 392-5621 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

The B.F.E. is published by the Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association. Information and opinions contained herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Directors. Items for publication and other editorial matters should be directed to Editor, “The B.F.E.”, P.O. Box 8101, Tulsa, OK 74101-8101.