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Springettsbury TownshipSTORMWATER AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOU
February 19, 2013
Meeting Agenda
Background Information
Review of Flood Insurance Rate Maps
The MS-4 Program
Public Input
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
MAP OF YORK
COUNTY
Over the life of a 30-year loanthere is about a 3X greater chance
of experiencing a flood than having a fire.
Source: 2005 Statistic from the Flood Emergency Management Act (FEMA)
Township’s Responsibilities
Review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), make corrections and appeals if necessary
Conduct outreach to those affected by changes to the FIRMs
Adopt floodplain regulations that meet the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements or be suspended from NFIP
FEMA Flood ZonesSpecial Flood Hazard Areas – HIGH RISK
Federal floodplain management regulations and mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply in these zones
Zone A – area subject to inundation with no BFE or flood depths available
FEMA Flood ZonesSpecial Flood Hazard Areas – HIGH RISK
Federal floodplain management regulations and mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply in these zones
Zone AE – area subject to inundation - BFEs and flood depths are available
Zones AH, AO, AR, and A99 are also in this category
FEMA Flood ZonesModerate and Minimal Risk Areas
Flood insurance is available but is not required in these zones
Zone X – Moderate Risk (previously Zone B)
ZONE X
FEMA Flood ZonesModerate and Minimal Risk Areas
Flood insurance is available but is not required in these zones
Zone X – Minimal Risk (previously Zone C)ZONE X
ZONE X
FEMA Flood Zones
Coastal High Hazard Areas Includes zones V and VE
Undetermined Risk AreasIncludes Zone D
Use of Preliminary Maps for Permitting and Insurance
Where the existing FIRM shows an A or V area with no BFEs
Use of Preliminary Maps for Permitting and Insurance
Where the existing FIRM shows an AE or VE Zone and the proposed map increases the BFE or widens the
floodway
Use of Preliminary Maps for Permitting and Insurance
Where the existing FIRM shows an AE or VE Zone and the proposed map decreases the BFE or shrinks the floodway
TIMELINEPreliminary Map Release
90-day Appeal Period
Final Determination by FEMA
Final FIS and FIRM Effective
THE MS-4 PROGRAM
Past vs. Present
Stormwater Run-offIncrease in flooding events
Doesn’t follow municipal
boundaries
Degradation of
water qualityHealth, safety, public welfare
Financial burden
Stonewood Road
Eberts Lane and I-83
East Market Street – beyond Stoney Brook
Program Renewed Under Auspices of General Permit PAG-13
Changes in the ProgramGreater Emphasis on Public Outreach/ ParticipationRequirements to Map MS-4Greater Emphasis on Water Quality
TMDL PlansDischarges to Impaired WatersChesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plans
In the 2014 reporting year for the MS-4 program there were 518 outfalls. This consisted of public and private outfalls.
The Township is only responsible for public outfalls; 8 outfalls are public, all others are private.
Springettsbury Township monitors 25% of the outfalls each year.
PUBLIC INPUT
Questions?
John Holman, Township ManagerPatricia Lang, AICP, Community Development Director
William Gralski, PEBrita Runkle, Planner
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