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  2019 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) - Adopted by Council on August 27, 2019; prepared by Tetra Tech in March 2019

 

CRS Floodplain Management Plan Progress Reports

       FY 2018-2019 Floodplain Management Update - Submitted September 12, 2019

       FY 2015-16 Floodplain Management Update - Submitted September 12, 2016

       FY 2014-15 Floodplain Managerment Update - Submitted September 29, 2015

       FY 2013-14 Floodplain Management Update - Submitted September 29, 2014

       2010-2013 Floodplain Management Update - Submitted September 24, 2013

       FY 2009-10 Floodplain Management Update

 

CRS 1998 Floodplain Management Plan (3 volumes) - March 1998

       Volume 1: Introduction, Plan Document, Plan Report, Action Plan

       Volume 2: Public Involvement, Plan Adoption, Implementation

       Volume 3: Compressed Version

 

  June 2019 CRS Newsletter #31

This annual newsletter fulfills part of the CRS (Community Rating System) requirement package for the Village to qualify for the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program). The June newsletter, with NOAA predictions for the Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season, also is mailed to property owners. See below two documents referred to in the Newsletter
            About the Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance
            Unified Sea Level Rise Projection: Southeast Florida - October 2015 report by the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact

         

  September 2019 CRS Newsletter #31 (E-version)
      This updated newsletter includes the NOAA mid-season revised Atlantic Basin forecast issued in August. Links referred to in the text are below the June newsletter link.

 

          CRS Verfication Report - May 2011 Visit

 

  CRS Verification Report - April 2006 Visit

 

  Elevation Certificate Form and Instructions - Posted September 7, 2016 (3.8 MB fillable PDF)
NOTE: This new form from FEMA must be used for all ECs submitted after September 14, 2016.
            The old form is no longer accepted after this date.

 

  Elevation Certificates
Issued by the Village of Key Biscayne Building, Zoning and Planning Department. Available online for FY 2017-18 through FY 1999-2000 (updated as new ECs are processed)

  2009 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)

The FIRM, a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map that shows different elevation zones based on 100-year flood data, is used to specify how high the first finished floor of new construction must be in a flood hazard zone. (Note: This is the most recent full color map issued by FEMA.) Four individual 2009 FIRM Panels are included below for easier viewing:

  2009 FIRM Panel 12086C0483

  2009 FIRM Panel 12086C0484

  2009 FIRM Panel 12086C0491

  2009 FIRM Panel 12086C0492

 

  2009 FEMA Flood Insurance Study: Miami-Dade County, Florida and Incorporated Areas - Note 5.2 MB file size
This revision is dated September 11, 2009. The Village of Key Biscayne is Community Number 120648.

1994 FEMA Historic FIRM Panels (PDF) - Note 8.5 MB file size

 FIU Simulated Storm Surge/Inundation Maps for Key Biscayne

           Category 1

           Category 2

           Category 3

           Category 4

           Category 5

           FIU Storm Surge Simulator website
                Provided as a public service by Florida International University

 

  Flood Depth Map: Village of Key Biscayne - Note 4.7 MB file size

 

  Flood Hazard Warning System

Village information communications plan in the case of flooding or other emergency event.

 

  Flood Insurance and Free Flood Protection Information for Residents

From the Village's Chief Building Official

 

  Flood Insurance Purchase Requirements

 

Flood Protection Resources (CRS Activity 530)

       Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House
           FEMA-347 (2000)

       Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program
           FEMA-084 (2011)

       Answers to Questions About Substantially Damaged Buildings
           FEMA-213  (1991)

       Below-grade Parking Requirements for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard
           Areas in Accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program 

           FEMA Technical Bulletin 6 (1993)

       Coastal Construction Manual
           FEMA P-55 (4th Edition, 2011)

       Design Guidelines for Flood Damage Reduction
           FEMA-15 (1981)

       Elevated Residential Structures
           FEMA-54 (1984)

       Engineering Principles and Practices of Retrofitting Floodprone Residential Structures
           FEMA P-259 (3rd Edition, 2012)

       Free-of-Obstruction Requirements for Buildings Located in Coastal High Hazard Areas
           in Accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program
           FEMA Technical Bulletin 5 (2008)

       Floodproofing Non-Residential Structures (Full Document)
           FEMA 102 (1986)

       Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements
           FEMA Technical Bulletin 2 (2008)

       Flood-resistant Materials Requirements for Buildings Located in Special Flood
           Hazard Areas in Accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program
           FEMA Technical Bulletin 2 (2008)

       Homebuilder's Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series
           FEMA P-499 (2010)

       Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your House from Flooding -
           FEMA P-312 (2014)

       Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas -
           FEMA-257 (1994)

       Non-Residential Floodproofing — Requirements and Certification for Buildings Located
           in Special Flood Hazard Areas in Accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program
           FEMA Technical Bulletin 3 (1993)

       Openings in Foundation Walls for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas in
           Accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program
           FEMA Technical Bulletin 1 (2008)

       Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage
           FEMA P-348 (1999)

       Protecting Floodplain Resources
           FEMA-268 (1996)

       Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding
           FEMA-511 (2005)

       Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone Structures
           FEMA 551 (last updated 2014; original 2007)

       Youth Preparedness: Guide to Risk Management for Youth Preparedness Programs
           FEMA

 

  Florida Division of Emergency Management

 

  FloodSmart.gov
Official Site of the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program)

 

  2006 Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA)
Dated December 2006

 

Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA requirements for AF Flood Zones

        FEMA requirements for AE Flood Zones
        Foundation Walls

        Materials

        Flood Openings
        Substantial Damage

 

  2012 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)
Hazard Mitigation Plan updated annually by the County; dated December 2012. (Note: Downloadable LMS documents are located at the right side of the webpage.)

 

  Miami-Dade County Storm Surge Planning Zone Map

 

Miami-Dade County Geographic Information System (GIS) Maps

           2014 Key Biscayne Survey Benchmark Map - CRS Activity 310 requirement

           Miami-Dade County GIS Survey Base Map

 

  National Weather Service (NOAA) - Miami/South Florida Forecast Office

 

Online Resources: Flood Preparation and Flood Damage Minimization

  FloodSmart Community Resources

  Red Cross Disaster Safety Checklist

  How to Protect Your Home From Flood Damage

  Emergency Planning - Protect Your Pet

  How to Avoid Flood Damaged Cars

  STEM Challenge for Kids - Building Flood Resistant Homes

 

 Quick Guide to Floodplain Management in Florida

        External Link to PDF from Florida Division of Emergency Management

 

Residential Permit and Inspection Activity Reports issued by the Village of Key Biscayne Building, Zoning and Planning Department.

       FY 2009-2010

       FY 2008-2009

       FY 2007-2008

 

  Save Our Swales - Public information brochure from Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management

 

  Stormwater Flood/Drainage Complaint Form - Revised September 24, 2015
This interactive PDF form can be submitted online to Public Works Division staff

 

  2014 Stormwater Drainage/Flood Workshop Presentation - Posted February 18, 2014 (5.1 MB file)

PDF of PowerPoint presentation made by Village Stormwater Team at a public education workshop on February 18, 2014

 

  2015 Stormwater Drainage Workshop #2 Presentation - Posted October 9, 2015 (7.1 MB file)

PDF of PowerPoint presentation made by Village Stormwater Team at a public education workshop on October 6, 2015

 

        2015 Implementation of Stormwater Master Plan: Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analyses and
        Evaluation Report
        Issued November 20, 2015 by EAC Consulting, Inc. Report sections and Appendices listed separately
        due to large file size of full report.

              Cover, Table of Contents, Sections 1, 2 and 3 - 8.98 MB file
                  Introduction, Data Collection and Utiliization, Level of Service and Applicable Criteria

              Sections 4 and 5 - 20.96 MB file
                  Existing Conditions H&H Modeling and Analyses, Proposed "Solution" H&H Modeling
                  and Analyses

              Sections 6, 7 and 8 - 2.87 MB file
                  Green Infrastructure, Capital Improvements Plan, Public Outreach

              Appendices A and B - 999 KB file
                  VKB SWMP Implementation Technical Memorandums, Public Meeting Records

              Appendices C and D - 705 KB file
                  Existing H&H “Control” Model Input Report, Solution H&H Model Input Report

              Appendices E and F - 698 KB file
                  Solution H&H Model Input Report, Solution H&H Model Results Report

              Appendices G and H - 3.62 MB file
                  Catalog of Green Infrastructure Tools, FDOT Historical Unit Costs (Zone 13 and Zone 14)

  2011 Stormwater Management Plan
Updated Report issued June 28, 2011 by TetraTech, Inc. Appendices listed separately due to large file sizes:

       Appendix A - 3.2 MB file

       Appendix B - 15.9 MB file

       Appendices C and D - 330 KB file

       Appendix E Sheets A and B - 17.8 MB file

       Appendix E Sheet C - 11.5 MB file

       Appendix E Sheets D and E - 18.9 MB file

       Appendices F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M - 2.0 MB file

 
  1993 Stormwater Master Plan