1. Mason County FEMA Flood Map Update
Presented by:
Loretta Swanson Dave Windom
Technical Services Manager Director
Mason County Public Works Mason County Community Development

2. Overview County role in flood protection Map update process
Where are we?
What’s new?
What next?
You can help
Questions?

3. County Role in Flood Protection
County Commissioners
Emergency Management
Community Development
Public Works

4. Flood Map Update – Where Are We. 2011 – FEMA came to town
Flood Map Update – Where Are We? – FEMA came to town – Refined scope of work – DRAFT maps provided – Preliminary Maps – Community Outreach

5. Flood Map Update - What’s New?
Old Maps
New Maps
Coarse Topography Maps did not cover entire county
Improved topography = better map
County-wide mapping
262 miles of new coastal mapping
Improved and new studies

6. Flood Map Comparison
Adopted Map – Union River
DRAFT Map – Union River

8. What’s New? – Other Products

10. Flood Map Update - What Next?
Public Meeting - Tentative March/April 2017 Appeal period - 90 days FEMA issues “Letter of Final Determination” ~ fall 2017 County has 6 months to adopt new maps ~ early 2018

11. Public Meeting Format

12. You can help!
Review online maps
Spread the word
Ask questions

13. Lorettas@co.mason.wa.us (360) 427-9670 ext 769
Questions?
(360) ext 769