U. S. Department of Homeland Security Region II One World Trade Center, 52nd Floor New York, NY 10007 October 10, 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR: Alejandro De La Campa Federal Coordinating Officer FEMA-4339-DR & FEMA-4336-DR MICHAEL F MORIARTY Digitally signed by MICHAEL F MORIARTY Date: 2017.11.14 22:06:15-04'00' FROM: Michael Moriarty Mitigation Division Director FEMA Region II SUBJECT: Guidance for the use of Available Flood Hazard Information for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in complying with FEMA Policy 104-008-2, 44 CFR 9, and Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) Purpose: This memorandum provides guidance on the requirements in FEMA Policy 104008-2, 44 CFR 9.7(c), and Executive Order (EO) 11988 Sec. 2(a)(1) on the use of best available flood hazard information for FEMA funded actions in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. Scope: FEMA funded projects include temporary facilities and housing; and reconstruction, rebuilding, and all repair efforts under the Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Background: EO 11988 requires federal agencies to avoid or minimize occupancy of or disruptions to the nation s floodplains. EO 11988 is codified in 44 CFR 9. EO 11988 stipulates that the location of a particular floodplain (or Special Flood Hazard Area) is determined by the best available flood risk information. As flood risk is constantly evolving, ensuring the correct identification of the most current best available floodplain information is essential. In turn, this best available information then serves as the basis for mandated requirements for elevation, building, and other FEMA funded site actions. Applicability: This memorandum identifies the source and location of the available flood information for FEMA funded actions for DR-4339-PR and DR-4336-PR as well as protocols for applying this information. Flood Hazard Information for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico The status of the effective the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), active or completed Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), and available Preliminary FEMA flood hazard information for all of the islands in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are identified on Table 1 and Exhibit 1. It should be noted that available data may change over the course of time, and this information may be updated periodically in the future to reflect these changes.
U. S. Department of Homeland Security Region II One World Trade Center, 52 nd Floor New York, NY 10007 FEMA is committed to providing Available Flood Hazard Information to guide recovery. In situations where the effective or Preliminary FIS and FIRM may not be adequate for use in the recovery process, FEMA may develop Advisory Flood Hazard Information and release Advisory Base Flood Elevations (ABFE) in coordination with state officials. Where to Find the Most Current Available Flood Risk Information Step 1. The most current available information, as of the date of this memo, is contained in the enclosed spreadsheets and can be downloaded from the following web sites: For effective information on specific addresses: https://msc.fema.gov/portal For county wide information including preliminary and pending maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advancesearch FEMA Interactive National Flood Hazard Layer Map: https://fema.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=cbe088e7c8704464aa0fc34eb99e 7f30 This memo will be housed on www.region2coastal.com and updated periodically. The available flood risk data must be used to determine the flood zone, including the coastal high hazard area, and for elevation and reconstruction requirements when making recovery and mitigation decisions for FEMA grants. It must also be used in determining requirements for the placement of temporary facilities and temporary housing units. Step 2. A comparison must now be made between this information and the local elevation requirement of the community in which the action is occurring. The higher of the two requirements prevails. Enclosure cc: Heather Smith, Region 2 Recovery Division Director Kenneth Rathje, Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Available Flood Hazard Information in Puerto Rico (FEMA-4339-DR & FEMA-4336-DR) Effective FIRMs Available at www.msc.fema.gov County Effective Map Date Note: Most Municipios participate in the NFIP as part of the PR Commonwealth. *Independent NFIP community LOMRs (if applicable) Case Number Status Effective or Issued Date Adjuntas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Aguada Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 07-02-1061R Issued CLOMR 12/7/2007 Aguadilla Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Aguas Buenas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Aibonito Municipio 4/19/2005 Añasco Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Arecibo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Arroyo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Barceloneta Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Barranquitas Municipio 4/19/2005 Bayamón Municipio* 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Cabo Rojo Municipio 11/18/2009 Caguas Municipio 11/18/2009 Camuy Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Canóvanas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 05-02-0043R 10-02-1752P 05-02-0421P 07-02-0109P 09-02-0977R 08-02-0725P 17-02-1123P Issued CLOMR Issued CLOMR Active LOMR 12/13/2005 10/6/2011 10/5/2006 6/7/2007 11/18/2009 3/24/2008 n/a Carolina Municipio* 11/18/2009 Cataño Municipio 11/18/2009 Cayey Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Ceiba Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Ciales Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Cidra Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Coamo Municipio 4/19/2005 Comerío Municipio 4/19/2005 Corozal Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Culebra Municipio 11/18/2009 Dorado Municipio 11/18/2009 13-02-1051P 5/29/2014 Fajardo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Florida Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Guánica Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Guayama Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Guayanilla Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Guaynabo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Gurabo Municipio 11/18/2009 06-02-B737P 7/12/2007 Hatillo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 06-02-B001P 8/23/2007 Hormigueros Municipio 11/18/2009 Humacao Municipio 11/18/2009 Isabela Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 05-02-0270P 07-02-0196P 08-02-0100P 11/23/2006 7/19/2007 1/31/2008 Ongoing Study Name Flood Hazard Mapping Project Phase Ongoing Study Information (if applicable) Detailed Status within Flood Hazard Mapping Phase Projected Date October 10, 2017 1 of 2
Available Flood Hazard Information in Puerto Rico (FEMA-4339-DR & FEMA-4336-DR) Effective FIRMs Available at www.msc.fema.gov County Effective Map Date LOMRs (if applicable) Note: Most counties participate in the NFIP as part of the PR Commonwealth. *Independent NFIP community Case Number Status Effective or Issued Date Jayuya Municipio 4/19/2005 Juana Díaz Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Juncos Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 11-02-2538P 9/4/2012 Lajas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Lares Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Las Marías Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Las Piedras Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Loíza Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Luquillo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Manatí Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Maricao Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Maunabo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Mayagüez Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Moca Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Morovis Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 08-02-1455P 5/18/2009 Naguabo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 10-02-1774P 8/2/2011 Naranjito Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Orocovis Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Patillas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Peñuelas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 10-02-0266P 2/12/2010 Ponce Municipio* 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Quebradillas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Rincón Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Río Grande Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Sabana Grande Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Salinas Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 San Germán Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 07-02-0600P 5/31/2007 San Juan Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 San Lorenzo Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 San Sebastián Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Santa Isabel Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 07-02-0993P 2/21/2008 Toa Alta Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Toa Baja Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Trujillo Alto Municipio 11/18/2009 Utuado Municipio 4/19/2005 Vega Alta Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 11-02-0969P 05-02-0004P 3/4/2011 3/10/2006 Vega Baja Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Vieques Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Villalba Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Yabucoa Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 07-02-1156P 9/24/2007 Yauco Municipio 4/19/2005 & 11/18/2009 Ongoing Study Name Flood Hazard Mapping Project Phase Ongoing Study Information (if applicable) Detailed Status within Flood Hazard Mapping Phase Projected Date October 10, 2017 2 of 2
Available Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) can be obtained at FEMA's website: www.msc.fema.gov Available Flood Hazard Information in Puerto Rico FEMA-4336-DR; FEMA-4339-DR Octoberber 10, 2017 Note: All of Puerto Rico is included in the Federal Disaster Declaration. Atlantic Ocean Aguadilla Isabela Quebradillas Barceloneta Camuy Hatillo Aguada Moca Vega Baja DoradoToa Baja Cataño Vega Alta Florida San Sebastián Rincón Manatí Arecibo Toa Alta Morovis Añasco Lares Ciales Utuado Jayuya Hormigueros Aibonito Gurabo Ponce Caguas Santa Isabel Naguabo Las Piedras Humacao San Lorenzo Culebra Ceiba Vieques Yabucoa Juana Díaz Guánica Juncos Cayey Coamo Peñuelas Guayanilla Lajas Naranjito Comerío Barranquitas Cidra Villalba San Germán Yauco Sabana Grande Cabo Rojo Orocovis Adjuntas Maricao Carolina Luquillo Bayamón Guaynabo Río Grande Trujillo Alto Canóvanas Fajardo Aguas Buenas Las Marías Mayagüez Corozal Loíza San Juan Salinas Guayama Arroyo Patillas Maunabo Caribbean Sea. Legend Effective FIRM