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Monday 17 October 2005: Session 1, 2:30:00 PM
Making a Plan to Capitalize on FEMA Map Modernization for the Commonwealth
Presentation Abstract
The FEMA Map Modernization Program is a massive effort to update and upgrade Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) nationwide. Over the five-year period of 2004-2009 there is a total of over $1 Billion to fortify the effort, and those funds are most readily distributed to states with detailed plans and established modes of communications between state and local governments. Although Pennsylvania has excellent history of collaboration with local government in adopting FIRMs and publicizing their benefits, we do not have a plan to capitalize on this effort or to leverage the investment against other mapping efforts like PAMAP. This presentation will describe our opportunities and options for capitalizing on FEMA Map Modernization.
Speaker Biographical Information
Eric Jesperson : Rettew Associates
Mr. Jespersen is employed as analyst/generalist in the Surveying Department at RETTEW Associates in Liberty, NY. He has a BS degree in Natural Resource Management from SUNY-ESF and an MS degree in Science Teaching from Syracuse University. After a stint in the Peace Corps, Eric sold and promoted GPS systems for about 10 years, developing a broad sense of the GPS/GIS marketplace and a large set of technical contacts throughout the Northeast US. A founding board member of PaMAGIC, Eric maintains contact with GIS and surveying professionals throughout the state, regionally, and nationally. A past president of PaMAGIC, he currently serves as vice-president, relentlessly promoting the interests of local governments. He is interested and knowledgeable about municipal and county boundaries in Pennsylvania. Eric keeps an organic farm in Luzerne County and enjoys working outdoors.
