2021 Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) Flooding Questionnaire Survey

1.Every property has some level of flood risk – it’s just a matter of whether the flood risk is high, moderate, or low. Flood risk is identified on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). What level of risk is your property located in?

High-risk flood area (Zones A, AE, AH and AO)

Moderate-risk flood area (Zone X, shaded)

Low-risk flood area (Zone X, unshaded)

Unsure

2.What types of flooding from rainfall have you experienced?
(Select all that apply)

3.If you have experienced property or structure flooding at your home or workplace, what was the source?
(Select all that apply)

the street

a channel or stream

private “lot-to-lot” drainage (from my neighbor’s property)

other/unsure of source

n/a – I have never experienced flooding

4.Flood insurance is not a part of standard insurance policies. Do you have flood insurance?

Yes, Contents Coverage only

Yes, Building Coverage only

Yes, Building and Contents Coverage

No, I do not have flood insurance

5.When it comes to flood risks in your area, other than loss of life, which threat is currently your biggest concern?

Loss of property (home, auto, valuables)

Financial costs

Restricted access to my home or business

Other (please specify)

6.What types of flood reduction activities do you think the City of Fort Worth should focus on? (Select all the apply)

Improving existing or constructing new drainage infrastructure such as channels, bridges, stormwater detention basins, and drainage pipes to remove flooding from homes, businesses, and roads

More flood warning flashers at locations where roadway flooding is hazardous

Programs to buy or elevate flood prone homes and businesses

Conserving natural open spaces along creeks and channels to protect the beneficial functions of floodplains

Communicating flood risk information to the public

Other (please specify)

7.Do you have any suggestions you believe would help mitigate flooding in the City of Fort Worth?

Yes

If yes, please specify

8.Do you have any additional comments or concerns relating to floodplain management?

Thank you for participating in this flooding questionnaire! If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Carneal at 817-392-6261 or floodplain@fortworthtexas.gov.

To learn more about the Stormwater Management program:

Visit FortWorthTexas.gov/stormwater/

Like & Follow “Fort Worth Stormwater” Facebook page

Other ways you can contact Stormwater if you have questions or concerns about drainage issues:

·         Use the MyFW app to report flooding or clogged storm drain inlets

·         Contact the City Call Center (817) 392-1234

·         Email StormwaterCS@FortWorthTexas.gov

·         Visit FortWorthTexas.gov/report

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2021 Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) Flooding Questionnaire

City of Fort Worth Stormwater Management Program