Oklahoma's Floodplain Management 101
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) has developed this guidebook with funding from the Community Assistance Program through an agreement between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, and OWRB.
INTRODUCTION
Chapter
1—National Flood Insurance Program, describes the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by listing its goals and objectives, defining
the terms associated with the program, and explaining a community's responsibilities
when participating in the NFIP. This chapter also explains the Emergency
and Regular Phases of the NFIP.
Chapter
2—Oklahoma Floodplain Management Legislation, explains
the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act (OFA) of 1980 and describes how
it affects Oklahoma communities. The duties of the Oklahoma Water Resources
Board (OWRB) are listed as they relate to floodplain management. The Landlord
and Tenant Act and the Real Estate Condition Disclosure Act are also discussed.
Chapter
3—Local Floodplain Regulations and NFIP Standards,
outlines NFIP regulations and development standards. Standards for all
floodplain development are described.
Chapter
4—Floodplain Ordinance Administration, explains how
a community should administer its floodplain ordinance and keep records.
Chapter
5—Local Enforcement and Monitoring Program Compliance,
provides procedures and alternatives on how to enforce floodplain management
regulations.
Chapter
6—No Adverse Impact (NAI), today's flood is not tomorrows
flood. NAI is explained and higher standards versus minimum NFIP regulations
discussed.
Chapter
7—Flood Mitigation Planning, describes matters beyond
the NFIP that a community should consider when implementing a floodplain
management program, including disaster preparedness plans and structural
and nonstructural flood mitigation measures.
Chapter
8—Professional Development, provides information on
the availability of professional development opportunities, both organizational
and educational.