Overview

Through this interactive process, communities will learn how their preparedness can yield valuable points through voluntary programs like FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) and Sustainable Jersey. The assessment process will also increase the community’s understanding of where future vulnerabilities should be addressed through hazard mitigation planning.

There are five primary steps:

• Map Flood Vulnerability

  This user-friendly online flood mapper will help you better visualize your community’s susceptibility to flooding and sea level rise.

• Assemble Municipal Plans

  The Community Plan Checklist includes a list of municipal and county documents that may assist you in the completing your evaluation.

• Complete the Evaluation

  Identify planning, mitigation, and adaptation opportunities to reduce vulnerability to flooding and sea level rise and build capacity for community resilience.

• Discover Links with Other Municipal Programs

  This tool will help you identify connections between preparedness and programs like FEMA’s Community Rating System, Hazard Mitigation Planning and Sustainable Jersey.

• Explore Related Resources

  Additional tools and best management practices that will help you with vulnerability assessments, outreach, integrated planning, storm preparedness and mitigation.

Audience

Land Use Planners, Hazard Mitigation Planners, Floodplain Managers, Emergency Managers, Stormwater Managers, Natural Resource Planners, Municipal Engineers, Municipal Leaders, Zoning and Permitting Officials, Public Works Officials, and Conservation Organizations. All participants should be familiar with of their local plans, ordinances, and hazard preparedness efforts.