|
Location
Howard County, Indiana
Client Reference
Kokomo / Howard County Plan Commission
Time Period
1999 - 2000 |
Project Description
CBBEL produced a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan for the unincorporated areas
of Howard County, Indiana. Potential flooding sources were identified, as
were properties that may incur damage from these flooding sources. Input
gathered from neighborhood surveys and public meetings was assimilated
into the report to reflect the public opinion. The Plan recommended
various flood mitigation measures based on conditions specific to a
particular area and provided justification for obtaining funding for the
recommended measures. Major recommendations of the Plan included
implementing educational programs, voluntary buyout of 12 high-risk
buildings, voluntary flood proofing of 23 moderate-risk buildings, updating
flood hazard information, strict enforcement of storm drainage/floodplain
ordinances, participation in the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS)
program, and formation of a proposed Wildcat Creek Basin Commission.
Apart from its main objective, the Plan will also serve as a basis for the
community’s enrollment in the National Flood Insurance Program’s CRS;
participation in the CRS lowers flood insurance premiums for participating
communities.
|
