Abstract
Numerous families are at risk nationwide because of outdated flood maps. The hardships encountered by at-risk families who suddenly realized they were in floodplain compelled municipal officials in the watershed to initiate the $600,000 "Pennypack Creek Watershed Study" in Pennsylvania. The Temple researchers' preliminary maps have identified about 130 additional buildings within the 100-year floodplain boundaries that were not indicated on the existing Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). To top this all, up-to-date maps are needed to ensure that flood insurance programs are more closely aligned with actual risk, encourage wise floodplain amnagement,a nd increase the public's flood hazard awareness.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 30-33 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Planning |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| State | Published - Jul 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Geography, Planning and Development