A Multi-Jurisdictional Flood Mitigation Plan for the Non-Tidal N.J. Section of the Delaware River Basin

Planning Tools and Other Resources

Planning Tools

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Toolkit-- This draft hazard mitigation plan toolkit was constructed by Audrey Massa of FEMA Region 2 (date of draft: 7/28/06). The Adobe Reader is required to view.

Mitigation Planning "HOW-TO" Guides from FEMA

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management's Plan and Prepare: Resources and Links for Local Government Officials

New Jersey Flood Mitigation Task Force

The Association of State Floodplain Managers: ("No Adverse Impact" Tab has useful information)

Example of a Watershed Hazard Mitigation Plan: Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Reference Section 20 for community specific actions)

New Jersey Communities Served through Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program (Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) web site)

New Jersey IMAP

Number and Cost of Flood Insurance Claims in the Delaware River Basin

HAZUS-MH Flood Loss Estimation Models

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map Store (Click "Product Catalog" at Top Left)

Other Resources

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System

The Association of State Floodplain Managers ("Certification" Tab has information on Certified Floodplain Managers' Training)

Association of Floodplain Managers - New Jersey Chapter

NRCS Watershed Programs and Activities in New Jersey

NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection

Delaware River Basin Commission's (DRBC) Flood Information Page

DRBC's Post-Flood Resources Page

DRBC's Role in Flood Loss Reduction Efforts

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Nonstructural/Flood Proofing Committee