To learn more about the program and how it relates to Savannah, watch the video by CEMA: Y'all Ready For THIS? Episode 15: Smart Sea Level Sensors (If the link does not work, try using a different web browser) To view local sensor’s click on: Sensor Site. The real-time data on coastal flooding will be used for emergency planning and response. The Smart Sea Level Sensors project is a partnership between Chat ham Emergency Management Agency officials, City of Savannah officials, and Georgia Tech scientists and engineers who are working together to install a network of internet-enabled sea level sensors across Chatham County. Smart sea level sensors in Chatham County, GA If you have any questions or comments please contact Tom McDonald, Permit and Floodplain Manager, at (912) 651-6530 Extension 1895. To view the Savannah’s Flood Mitigation Plan, Repetitive Loss Area Analysis, or Program for Public Information Plans click on: Link to FMP, RLAA, and PPI. The plan also serve as a means to help reduce the flood insurance premiums for all those property owners insured through the National Flood Insurance Program. The City of Savannah continues its aggressive floodplain management efforts by evaluating, targeting and applying for Federal grant funds to assist in the implementation of future flood hazard mitigation projects. The plan identifies and assesses current flood hazard conditions, including historically flooded areas and the most critical repetitively flooded properties, and develops appropriate mitigation strategies for the City to consider in reducing or eliminating future flood losses. Over the past year the Floodplain Management Planning Committee of City staff and outside stakeholders have developed the plan to address flooding throughout Savannah. On Septemthe City Council adopted the Floodplain Management Plan. Click on the below picture.Ģ021 Savannah Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan (FMP) and Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) The talking topics include flood zones, how to save money, FIRMs, Flood Insurance, how to protect your property and other flooding information. Chelsea Sawyer and Stephanie Cox of CEMA has produced a video with Chatham County and City of Savannah Floodplain Managers.
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