Maryland's Approach to SB 227 and Flooding Management
A-StoRM HUB: Why Information Exchange?
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The HUB will include an overview of Existing Local Flood Management Policies and Planning Tools:
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMP)
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Identify flood hazard areas (as well as multi-hazards)
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Mitigation strategies and priorities
• Local Flood Mitigation Plans
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Recognizes all sources of flooding
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Expands on flood hazard areas identified in HMP
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Comprehensive Plans
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Local planning initiatives that identify vulnerable areas and protection strategies
Direct future development
Flood Management Ordinances
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Regulate development in the floodplain
Local requirements for flood insurance
Nuisance Flood Plans
Maryland
Department of
the Environment
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Targeting tidally influenced flood problems (some address urban flooding)
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