Van Dam Flooding Draft Findings

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This document, presented by Agnoli Engineering, LLC on February 28, 2017, provides an update on the Van Dam Flooding study, focusing on the process of obtaining a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) from FEMA and NJDEP. The project involves a multi-stage process including reviewing and verifying existing FEMA models, performing field inspections, developing a draft model, and mapping findings to ultimately revise Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). The LOMR process, intended for small areas of change and decreasing flood hazards, typically takes several months to become effective after a 90-day processing period and potential appeal. Agnoli Engineering is actively seeking input from residents for this study. They request photos and descriptions of properties during Hurricane Irene and prior flood events, along with contact information, to be emailed to agnoli@agnoligroup.com. UNLOCK

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--- Document: Van Dam Flooding Draft Findings Document ---
Nicholas Agnoli, P.E., P.P.
Agnoli Engineering, LLC
February 28, 2017


Where Are We?
Review Original FEMA Model: Complete
Verify Hydrology: Complete
Perform Field Inspections: In Process
Develop Draft Model: Complete
Map Draft Findings: In Process (awaiting survey)
Perform Field Survey: In Process (as above)
Finalize Model
Submit for Peer Review (Cleighton Smith)
Submit a LOMR to FEMA and NJDEP:


What is a LOMR?
A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) is FEMA's 
modification to an effective Flood Insurance Rate Map 
(FIRM)
The LOMR officially revises the Flood Insurance Rate 
Map (FIRM) and the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) 
report
Once initiated, FEMA will process a request to revise 
the flood hazard maps.
LOMRs are primarily intended for small areas of 
change and areas where flood hazards are typically 
decreasing. 


What is a LOMR?
LOMR reviews take up to 90 days to process, are 
subject to a 90 day appeal period, and usually become 
effective within six months after they are issued.
However, those affected by the map change can sign 
off as accepting the new maps.  They will be contacted 
as part of the approval process.  If this happens, there 
is no appeal process and the maps become effective.
Once effective, individual owners outside of the new 
Special Flood Hazard Area will no longer be 
required by the National Flood Insurance Reform 
Act to carry flood insurance.


So it Goes Smoothly?
No, we learned from Oakwood Lake Brook.
Insurance companies may want to see what is called a 
Letter of Map Amendment:
They cost about $500 from an engineering firm.
Hate that?  You can do them yourself at:
https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/onlinelomc/signin
But I need a filed deed!
http://records.passaiccountynj.org/press/indexPassaic.aspx
I still need help!
Call or email me!  I love attention.


What does Agnoli Engineering Need
Your photos of Irene and your descriptions of what 
happened to your property.
Please email me at agnoli@agnoligroup.com with
Address
How long at that address
Contact information
Your memory of Irene and any prior flood events
Your images (no selfies!)
Please grab a handout from me if you do not have 
email (or prefer paper, like me)


Our Findings


Our Findings


Thank You!
Nicholas W. Agnoli, P.E., P.P. (NJ)
Phone: (201)424-5821
Email: agnoli@agnoligroup.com