Vision

FEMA’s overall vision is to create “A Nation Prepared.” To support this vision, FEMA has embarked on an aggressive 5-year initiative to update the Nation’s flood hazard maps. Infused with funds provided by the President and Congress, FEMA is transforming the way flood maps are created and accessed. Our vision for Flood Map Modernization (Map Mod) entails providing flood maps and data for communities nationwide that are more reliable, easier-to-use, and readily available.

FEMA’s vision for Map Mod contains the following four key areas:

Network the Nation using the latest Internet portal technology to provide access to general flood hazard, risk, and mitigation information, and convert the maps from a paper to a digital format. The information will be tailored to the needs of specific partners, stakeholders, and users.
Maximize the use of Federal, State, and local resources and transfer ownership and use of maps and data to the State and local levels by building and maintaining effective partnerships with State, regional, and community entities in the development of the maps and data. We will build further capability and increase the number of partnerships through the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program.
Reduce processing time and costs for map updates by implementing results-oriented systems and standards that will facilitate the rapid exchange of data between our partners, staff, and contractors. Our systems and standards will allow the data to flow seamlessly between and among our partners and our staff and contractors.
Communicate widely, effectively, consistently, and continuously to maximize partners’, stakeholders’, and users’ understanding of flood hazards and the risks posed to life and property.