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Flood # 7 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 2, 4, 7 Continue compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through enforcement of local floodplain ordinances. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: The National Flood Insurance Program provides communities with federally-backed flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners, provided that communities develop and enforce adequate floodplain management ordinances. The benefits of adopting NFIP standards for communities are a reduced level of flood damage in the community and stronger buildings that can withstand floods. According to the NFIP, buildings constructed in compliance with NFIP building standards suffer approximately 80 percent less damage annually than those not built in compliance. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify mitigation actions that address new and existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Continued participation in the NFIP will help reduce the level of flood damage to new and existing buildings in communities while providing homeowners, renters and business owners additional flood insurance protection. Ideas for Implementation: Actively participate with DLCD and FEMA during Community Assistance Visits. The Community Assistance Visit (CAV) is a scheduled visit to a community participating in the NFIP for the purpose of 1) conducting a comprehensive assessment of the community’s floodplain management program; 2) assisting the community and its staff in understanding the NFIP and its requirements; and 3) assisting the community in implementing effective flood loss reduction measures when program deficiencies or violations are discovered. Conduct an assessment of Eugene/Springfield’s floodplain ordinances to ensure they reflect current flood hazards. Coordinate with the county to ensure that floodplain ordinances and NFIP regulations are maintained and enforced. Continue to assess the need for updated ordinances. Mitigate areas that are prone to flooding and/or have the potential to flood. FEMA now allows the use of digital FIRM if desired by jurisdiction. Ordinances may need to adjusted to reflect this change Coordinating Organization: Eugene Planning Department, Springfield Development Services Department Internal Partners: External Partners: Planning Commission, Planning and Public FEMA, OEM, Lane County Works Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term () Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years 2 years Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: New 2009 action item.