WATERSHED DISCOVERY
Information about a community’s flood risk is vital for residents, community planners, officials, and other stakeholders to prepare for floods and prevent serious damages. In the Discovery process, information will be gathered to gain a more comprehensive understanding of risks, and stakeholders are encouraged to address this issue in their communities. Important data may include information on historical flooding, existing flood hazards, and mitigation efforts. In addition, state and tribal mitigation plans and plans from other communities should be reviewed to document flood risk assessments and mitigation strategies already underway in the watershed.
Once the information is gathered, FEMA may determine that a flood risk project should be initiated. Various stakeholders will begin by developing a scope of work for the project. Data and information gathered during the Discovery process will be used to (1) identify technical assistance for hazard mitigation planning; (2) determine which flood risk products would be developed; and (3) plan a communication strategy to increase flood risk awareness among communities in the watershed.
- Lower Rock Watershed in Winnebago County Discovery
Upper Sangamon Watershed Discovery