FLOOD STUDYOcean County, NJFEMA REGION IIDecember 16, 2010

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Agenda Introductions and Roll Call Objectives Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP)

Program Overview Current status of Ocean County flood study Milestones Questions

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Introductions and Roll Call FEMA Region II

Project Manager: Paul K. Weberg, PE

Communications / Outreach Support: Adie Koby

Senior Engineer: Alan Springett

Senior Planner: Cathleen Carlisle

Floodplain Management and Insurance Lead: Pat Griggs & Kim Rizzo

Regional Support Center (RSC) Deputy Coordinator: Tolga Yilmaz, CFM, GISP

State – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)Supervising Engineer: Joseph Ruggeri, PE, CFM

Supervising Engineer: John Scordato

Technical Assistance: A. Chris Gould, CFM

Mapping Partner - RAMPPProject Manager: Michael Proctor, PE, CFM

Local - Ocean County & Communities

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Objectives Objectives

• To provide an overview of current status of Ocean County’s mapping project status

• To promote community engagement and enhance capability to effectively manage flood risk

• Questions & Feedback from the communities

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Risk MAP Program Overview 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

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

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Risk MAP

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NJ Mitigation Plan Update

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Risk MAP Review

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Mapping partner to deliver preliminary maps to the affected Ocean County communities in July, 2012

Project Team• Risk Assessment, Mapping, and Planning Partners (RAMPP), a

joint venture of Dewberry, URS, and ESP Tasks

• New Detailed and Approximate Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H)• Restudy of all coastal hazard zones• FIS Report Production• DFIRM panel and database production• Preliminary DFIRM Production and Distribution

Ocean County Flood Study -Overview

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Ocean County Flood Study - Scope

Incorporation of approximately 11 miles of new detailed riverine and 85 miles of approximate riverine analysis

Restudy of all coastal hazard zones - 45 shoreline miles of detailed coastal analysis

Incorporation of NJFHA boundary (1.25% flood) to the DFIRM maps and Flood Insurance Report (FIS) profiles

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Coastal Storm Surge and Overland Wave Hazard Analysis Storm Surge: Analysis of tropical and extratropical

(northeasters) using ADCIRC model and JPM statistical model• Topography and bathymetry complete• ADCIRC mesh is completed• Statistical analysis of storms nearing completion• ADCIRC modeling is currently being validated against historical

storms

Overland Wave Hazard Analysis: Analysis of wave hazards along coastline• Field reconnaissance complete• Obstruction features are near completion using GIS

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Ocean County –New Detailed Studies

FLOODING SOURCE Reach Upstream Limit Downstream Limit

North Branch Forked River 4.4 At Garden State Parkway At confluence with Barnegat Bay

Cedar Creek 6.4 At Garden State Parkway At confluence with Barnegat Bay

TOTAL MILEAGE 10.8

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Ocean County –New Approximate Studies

FLOODING SOURCE Reach Upstream Limit Downstream Limit Barnegat Bay and Tributaries 9.7 Upstream of Garden State Parkway At U.S. Route 9

Cabinfield Branch 1.1 Downstream of Somerset Avenue At Ridge Avenue

Cedar Bridge Branch 3.2 Downstream of New Hampshire Avenue At Hooper Avenue

Cedar Bridge Branch Trib 1 0.1 Upstream of Cedar Bridge Avenue Confluence with Cedar Bridge Branch

Cedar Creek and Tributaries 9.3 Downstream of Lacey Road At Garden State Parkway

Cedar Run Creek 1.1 Downstream of Garden State Parkway Downstream of U.S. Route 9

Clamming Creek 1.1 Upstream of Wheaton Avenue At U.S. Route 9

Giffords Mill Branch 1.3 At County Boundary At Otis Bog Road

Green Branch 0.1 Downstream of Kensington Circle Upstream of Portsmouth Drive

Jakes Branch and Tributaries 11.1 Upstream of Pinewald Keswick Road Upstream of Double Trouble Road Kettle Creek 2.3 Downstream of Buckingham Drive Downstream of Brick Boulevard

Lochiel Creek 1.1 Downstream of Bengal Boulevard At U.S. Route 9

Long Swamp Creek 0.1 Downstream of Garden State Parkway Downstream of Whitty Road

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Ocean County –New Approximate Studies

FLOODING SOURCE Reach Upstream Limit Downstream Limit

Manahakin Mill Creek 0.4 At West Bay Avenue Downstream of State Route 72

Mill Branch and Tributaries 2.5 Downstream of Garden State Parkway At Nugentown Road

Mill Creek 1.7 Upstream of Railroad Avenue Downstream of Chelsea Avenue

Oyster Creek and Tributary 2.0 Upstream of Cluen Boulevard Downstream of Garden State Parkway

Potter Creek 0.6 Downstream of Wheaton Avenue Downstream of U.S. Route 9 North Branch Forked River and Tributaries 1.9 Downstream of Cows Head Road At Garden State Parkway

North Branch Metedeconk River 2.7 Downstream of Squankum Road At Ridge Avenue South Branch Metedeconk River 2.5

0.1

At U.S. Route 9

At Chambers Bridge Road

At New Hampshire Avenue

At Garden State Parkway

Tributary to Toms River 1.2 Downstream of Scott Drive At West Atlantic Avenue Waretown Creek 2.2 Downstream of Garden State Parkway At U.S. Route 9

Westecunk Creek and Tributary 1.7 Downstream of Garden State Parkway Upstream of Railroad Avenue

TOTAL MILEAGE 62.5

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Ocean County Flood Study - Affected Panels

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COMMUNITY Number of Policies Total Coverage Total

Premium

Total Claims Since 1978

Total Paid Since 1978

Number of Repetitive

Losses CRS

Community Assistance

Contact (CAC)

Community Assistance

Visit (CAV)

Borough of Barnegat Light 1,035 $277,413,200 $863,738 64 $309,905 2 YES 2006 2009

Borough of Bay Head 622 $175,241,400 $856,871 200 $1,049,258 24 YES 2008 2008

Borough of Beach Haven 2,489 $617,244,600 $2,545,349 949 $7,983,185 154 YES 2007 2007Borough of Beachwood 48 $13,163,800 $30,458 5 $39,786 0 NO 2006 -

Borough of Harvey Cedars 1,074 $305,483,500 $960,572 244 $1,318,461 9 YES 2007 1992Borough of Island Heights 96 $23,679,600 $51,207 15 $98,313 4 NO 2006 -

Borough of Lavallette 2,009 $449,043,800 $1,842,667 283 $1,216,452 14 YES 2009 2003

Borough of Mantoloking 508 $154,038,500 $760,214 136 $1,291,319 6 YES 2007 2007

Borough of Ocean Gate 398 $79,605,300 $373,164 85 $445,877 12 NO 2006 1992

Borough of Pine Beach 28 $8,708,400 $14,994 4 $2,244 0 NO 2006 1992

Borough of Point Pleasant 1,721 $421,033,300 $1,428,843 162 $686,371 0 YES 2009 1991Borough of Point Pleasant Beach 1,714 $402,707,100 $2,241,295 487 $3,932,526 61 YES 2009 2006

Borough of Seaside Heights 1,422 $231,415,200 $1,253,800 173 $1,187,349 31 NO 2009 1991

Borough of Seaside Park 1,404 $301,290,900 $1,395,664 182 $1,142,979 36 YES 5/2010 2005

Borough of Ship Bottom 1,635 $403,998,500 $1,502,778 477 $4,280,709 70 YES 2006 2002

Ocean County – NFIP Policies, Claims, Repetitive Losses, CRS, CAC & CAV - 1

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Ocean County – NFIP Policies, Claims, Repetitive Losses, CRS, CAC & CAV - 2

COMMUNITY Number of Policies Total Coverage Total

Premium

Total Claims Since 1978

Total Paid Since 1978

Number of Repetitive

Losses CRS

Community Assistance

Contact (CAC)

Community Assistance

Visit (CAV)

Borough of South Toms River 36 $7,064,100 $40,023 21 $141,390 5 NO - 1992

Borough of Surf City 1,730 $456,532,300 $1,751,374 377 $1,460,221 25 YES 2006 2008

Borough of Tuckerton 624 $132,958,300 $530,754 727 $5,112,662 154 YES 2009 2000Township of Barnegat 520 $130,289,500 $371,169 109 $490,536 18 YES 2007 2001

Township of Berkeley 2,276 $537,144,700 $1,536,926 344 $2,602,248 60 YES 2009 2006Township of Brick 3,770 $978,901,600 $3,512,688 590 $3,197,530 36 NO 4/2010 2009

Township of Eagleswood 98 $22,198,500 $74,363 99 $707,358 36 NO 2006 2000

Township of Lacey 2,900 $703,069,400 $2,193,456 522 $4,071,202 167 YES 5/2010 2007

Township of Lakewood 149 $35,337,100 $84,281 12 $55,617 2 NO 2006 -

Township of Little Egg Harbor 3,131 $628,368,800 $3,069,834 1,496 $16,334,748 346 NO 2009 2008

Township of Long Beach 7,294 $1,998,726,900 $7,015,384 2,073 $12,871,700 174 YES 5/2010 2007

Township of Ocean 1,041 $249,811,500 $874,887 273 $1,935,238 30 YES 2008 1992

Township of Stafford 3,660 $871,695,000 $2,929,450 1,397 $10,161,905 191 YES 2008 2008

Township of Toms River 8,690 $1,880,555,300 $7,947,532 1,731 $11,530,412 280 YES 2009 2008

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Coastal analyses are currently ongoing. Transect (Coastal Cross Sections) layouts have been defined. Obstructions have been modeled. Field reconnaissance has been completed

Approximate analysis are underway. Hydrology is being completed

Detailed analysis are underway. Hydrology has been started Countywide LiDAR was acquired during the first weeks of April

and final products are expected to be finalized by Spring of 2011

Awaiting response from communities to the letters sent out in January 21, 2010 regarding data request

Ocean County Flood Study -Current Status

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Contacted each community letting them know about coastal field reconnaissance and field survey taking place in their communities in November 24, 2009, and data request in January 21, 2010

Received response only from Town of Stafford and Borough of Beach Haven

Responses are required for your input to be considered

Roles & Responsibilities of Local Communities:Roles & Responsibilities of Local Communities: Response to the letters sent out in January, 2010 Flood Risk communications with residents

Local Communities

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Milestones

Next Coordination Call: June, 2011

Coastal Surge completed by: October, 2011

Coastal Overland completed by: January, 2012

Preliminary maps to be distributed: July, 2012

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Post-Preliminary Process

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The Road to Ordinance Adoption

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

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Recent Activities Similar meetings conducted:

• 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

Future coordination calls with:• Cumberland, Salem

Other project target dates for preliminary maps:• Morris and Bergen: June-September 2011• Rest of the Counties: Early – Mid 2012

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Resources 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

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - NFIP Coordinator New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management

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Questions & Feedback www.RAMPP-TEAM.com: PowerPoint Presentation & additional information will be posted Next coordination meeting: June, 2011

Contact Information FEMA Region II FEMA Regional Support Center (RSC)

Paul Weberg, Pat Griggs, Tolga Yilmaz,

212-680-3638 212-680-8523 646-216-3679

Paul.weberg@dhs.gov patricia.griggs@dhs.gov Tolga_Yilmaz@URSCorp.com

NJDEPJohn 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

RAMPP – Mapping PartnerMichael Proctor

301-670-5460

Michael_Proctor@URSCorp.com