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Glendale (PDF) - Hazard Mitigation Web Portal - State of California

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Natural <strong>Hazard</strong>s <strong>Mitigation</strong> PlanCity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Glendale</strong>, <strong>California</strong>Section 8 – FloodsPublications:NFlP Community Rating System Coordinator’s ManualIndianapolis, IN.This informative brochure explains how the Community Rating System works and what thebenefits are to communities. It explains in detail the CRS point system, and what activitiescommunities can pursue to earn points. These points then add up to the "rating" for thecommunity, and flood insurance premium discounts are calculated based upon that "rating."The brochure also provides a table on the percent discount realized for each rating (1-10).Instructions on how to apply to be a CRS community are also included.Contact: NFIP Community Rating SystemPhone: (800) 480-2520 or (317) 848-2898<strong>Web</strong>site: http://www.fema.gov/nfip/crsFloodplain Management: A Local Floodplain Administrator’s Guide to the NFlPThis document discusses floodplain processes and terminology. It contains floodplainmanagement and mitigation strategies, as well as information on the NFIP, CRS, CommunityAssistance Visits, and floodplain development standards.Contact: National Flood Insurance Program Phone: (800) 480-2520<strong>Web</strong>site: http://www.fema,gov/nfip/Flood <strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>Mitigation</strong> Planning: A Community Guide, (June 1997).Massachusetts Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Management.This informative guide <strong>of</strong>fers a 10-step process for successful flood hazard mitigation. Stepsinclude: map hazards, determine potential damage areas, take an inventory <strong>of</strong> facilities in theflood zone, determine what is or is not being done about flooding, identify gaps in protection,brainstorm alternatives and actions, determine feasible actions, coordinate with others,prioritize actions, develop strategies for implementation, and adopt and monitor the plan.Contact: Massachusetts Flood <strong>Hazard</strong> Management Program Phone: (617) 626-1250<strong>Web</strong>site: http://www.magnetstate.ma.us/dem/programs/mitigateReducing Losses in High Risk Flood <strong>Hazard</strong> Areas: A Guidebook for Local Officials,(February 1987), FEMA-116.This guidebook <strong>of</strong>fers a table on actions that communities can take to reduce flood losses. Italso <strong>of</strong>fers a table with sources for floodplain mapping assistance for the various types <strong>of</strong>flooding hazards. There is information on various types <strong>of</strong> flood hazards with regard to existingmitigation efforts and options for action (policy and programs, mapping, regulatory, nonregulatory).Types <strong>of</strong> flooding which are covered include alluvial fan, areas behind levees, areasbelow unsafe dams, coastal flooding, flash floods, fluctuating lake level floods, ground failuretriggered by earthquakes, ice jam flooding, and mudslides.Contact: Federal Emergency Management Agency Phone: (800) 480-2520<strong>Web</strong>site: http://www.fema,gov2006 PAGE 8- 33

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