1. Louisiana’s 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast Path Forward on Nonstructural Program Implementation CPRA Meeting - October 17, 2012

2. Our Communities and Livelihoods at Risk Predicted Future Flooding from a 100 Year Flood Event Future Without Action Potential for damages to reach $23.4 billion annually Increasing threats to lives, jobs, communities and the economy

3. What the Master Plan Delivers

4. The plan includes a wide variety of project types distributed throughout the coast. We are using every tool in the toolbox to protect and restore south Louisiana.

5. Nonstructural Protection Projects 5  Residential & Non-residential Floodproofing (0’ - 3’)  Residential Elevation (3’ – 18’) BFE+1’ or BFE+4’  Residential Voluntary Acquisition (> 18’)

6. Additional Nonstructural Measures 6  Programmatic: Land use planning, ordinances, public education, hazard mitigation planning, building codes, etc.  Not easily evaluated, but critical to a successful coast wide nonstructural risk reduction Land use planning Education Building codes Implementation of Ordinances

7. 1.Increase coordination among state and parish agencies working on nonstructural issues in Louisiana. Need a single entity to act as a clearinghouse. 2.Consider amending regulatory requirements, such as: 1) local land use planning; 2) building codes; 3) flood damage prevention ordinances; 4) risk reduction project funding. 3.Identify the needs of Louisiana residents and encourage the development of funding and support initiatives to meet those needs. 4.Train officials and educate the public on their flood risks and the nonstructural options available to them. Master Plan Recommendations for Nonstructural Protection

8. Multiple Agencies Coastal protection and restoration (CPRA) Floodplain management (DOTD) Emergency response and mitigation planning (GOHSEP) Hazard recovery (OCD) State CDBG FEMA HMGP Education, outreach, grants and response (FEMA) Implementation of elevation measures (Parishes) Current Status of Nonstructural Programs 8

9. CPRA Board CPRA Board Subcommittee (Members from DOI, DOA, DOTD, GOHSEP, LED) Nonstructural Advisory Group Team and Roles 9 CPRA Nonstructural Team will lead coordination and communication between staff, the CPRA Board Subcommittee, and the Advisory Group. Federal & State Reps Parish Reps Stakeholder & Community Reps Nonstructural Development Team Academics & Planners

10. CPRA Board Nonstructural Subcommittee Include members from: Dept. of Insurance Dept. of Administration Dept. of Transportation & Development Gov.’s Office of Homeland Security Dept. of Economic Development (Others) Board will help to establish program policy and offer advice to the development team on implementation measures Nonstructural Advisory Group Lead by CPRA with members from coastal parishes; federal & state agencies involved in hazard mitigation; community leaders; and knowledgeable stakeholder groups Group will help to determine lessons learned, potential implementation issues and mechanisms, funding opportunities, and communicate information on the program to coastal communities Program Structure 10

11. Programmatic Structure and Membership: Identify current and additional team members; subcommittee and advisory group members Define roles and responsibilities of group members Develop a timeline and resources needed for program Program Development: Understand past successes and failures and current and future efforts in the coastal area Understand regulations & policy requirements Determine existing and anticipated funding sources Near-term Next Steps 11

12. Data Collection & Research: Utilize data from the risk modeling and expand to include higher resolution spatial analysis Determine areas of high risk and repetitive loss Research rate of participation in the program and identify obstacles to voluntary participation Evaluate mitigation incentive programs Determine the best type of risk communication and education methods to reach the public Near-term Next Steps 12

13. Outline the specific operational structural of the program Determine appropriate methods for prioritizing projects in areas of high risk which best maximize the MP risk reduction objective Develop a nonstructural demonstration project to test policies and procedures for the program Long-term Steps 13

14. Board members interest in participation Identification of appropriate department staff members Gather feedback from the board on the path forward for Nonstructural Program Implementation CPRA Feedback 14 committed to our coast