Digital inventory of the location of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Studies in Kansas, July 1, 1996

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle E. Juracek ◽  
C.M. Logan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Federal Emergency Management Agency ◽  
Flood Insurance ◽  
Management Agency

Hemodialysis Clinics in Flood Zones: A Case Study of Hurricane Harvey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Rebecca Kaiser ◽  
Ibraheem M. Karaye ◽  
Temitope Olokunlade ◽  
Tracy Anne Hammond ◽  
Daniel W. Goldberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Federal Emergency Management Agency ◽  
Flood Insurance ◽  
Harris County ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Flood Zone ◽  
Insurance Rate

Abstract Introduction: Hurricane Harvey (2017) forced the closure of hemodialysis centers across Harris County, Texas (USA) disrupting the provision of dialysis services. This study aims to estimate the percentage of hemodialysis clinics flooded after Harvey, to identify the proportion of such clinics located in high-risk flood zones, and to assess the sensitivity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for estimation of flood risk. Methods: Data on 124 hemodialysis clinics in Harris County were extracted from Medicare.gov and geocoded using ArcGIS Online. The FIRMs were overlaid to identify the flood zone designation of each hemodialysis clinic. Results: Twenty-one percent (26 of 124) of hemodialysis clinics in Harris County flooded after Harvey. Of the flooded clinics, 57.7% were in a high-risk flood zone, 30.8% were within 1km of a high-risk flood zone, and 11.5% were not in or near a high-risk flood zone. The FIRMs had a sensitivity of 58%, misidentifying 42% (11 of 26) of the clinics flooded. Conclusion: Hurricanes are associated with severe disruptions of medical services, including hemodialysis. With one-quarter of Harris County in the 100-year floodplain, projected increases in the frequency and severity of disasters, and inadequate updates of flood zone designation maps, the implementation of new regulations that address the development of hemodialysis facilities in high-risk flood areas should be considered.

scholarly journals UPDATE: THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM AND THE COAST

1984 ◽  
Vol 1 (19) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
William G. Fry ◽  
Perry A. Rhodes
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Federal Emergency Management Agency ◽  
Flood Insurance ◽  
National Program ◽  
National Flood Insurance Program ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
History Of ◽  
Proper Perspective

This report will update the coastal zone practitioner on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as it affects the implementation of manmade changes along the coastline. It is our intent to place in proper perspective this fast-changing and often difficult to interpret national program. Readers will achieve an overall understanding of the NFIP on the coast, and will be in a position to apply the program's requirements in their efforts. We will begin with a history of the application of the NFIP to the coastal zone. The history of the problems encountered will lead into current regulations, methodologies, and the changes the Federal Emergency Management Agency plans for the future.

Does the National Flood Insurance Program Have Redistributional Effects?

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Okmyung Bin ◽  
John Bishop ◽  
Carolyn Kousky
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Capita Income ◽  
Federal Emergency Management Agency ◽  
Flood Insurance ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
National Flood Insurance Program ◽  
Insurance Policies ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Zip Code

AbstractThis study examines possible redistributional effects of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), using a nationwide database of flood insurance policies and claims between 2001 and 2013 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Applying methods from the tax and transfer progressivity literature, we use the departure from per capita income proportionality at the zip code level as our measure of progressivity. Our findings indicate that premiums as a percentage of coverage purchased are regressive: premium shares are larger than income shares for lower-income zip codes. Payouts, however, also as a percentage of coverage purchased, are progressive, meaning lower-income zip codes receive a larger portion of claims paid. Overall net premiums (premiums – payouts) divided by coverage are also regressive. Our findings are driven by certain aspects of the current rate structure of the NFIP, as well as how income is related to risk. We discuss potential policies to provide assistance to lower-income households in purchasing flood insurance.

Enhancing Community Disaster Resilience Through Mass Sporting Events

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle M. McCarthy ◽  
George T. Chiampas ◽  
Sanjeev Malik ◽  
Kendra Cole ◽  
Patricia Lindeman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Federal Emergency Management Agency ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Complex Action ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Communication And Coordination

ABSTRACTDisaster response requires rapid, complex action by multiple agencies that may rarely interact during nondisaster periods. Failures in communication and coordination between agencies have been pitfalls in the advancement of disaster preparedness. Recommendations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency address these needs and demonstrate commitment to successful disaster management, but they are challenging for communities to ensure. In this article we describe the application of Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines to the 2008 and 2009 Chicago Marathon and discuss the details of our implementation strategy with a focus on optimizing communication. We believe that it is possible to enhance community disaster preparedness through practical application during mass sporting events.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:310–315)

Risk assessment of threats in Czestochowa county based on the FEMA methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 53-68
Author(s):  
Monika Kowalczyk ◽  
Urszula Nowacka
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Federal Emergency Management Agency ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
History Of ◽  
Detailed Assessment

The article presents a description of the methodology of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which allows for a detailed assessment of each threat separately, in a numerical manner. The FEMA methodology uses four criteria: history of the event, vulnerability, probability and maximum threat. The aim and method of research was determined and the risk analysis of threats in Częstochowa County was estimated on the basis of FEMA methodology. The conducted research allowed to draw attention to the advantages and disadvantages of the FEMA methodology.

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