We examine and review construction documents for compliance with flood damage, earth movement, and storm drainage regulations. We conduct field investigation, respond to inquires regarding building codes, and enforce the Flood Plain Management Rules and Regulations. We serve as a Variance Board Coordinator for all Public Works Appeals. We work directly with the public to assist in determination of Flood Plain Management for property owners through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Flood Insurance rating System. We also work directly with ODNR and other governmental agencies to ensure that all Flood Plain Management requirements are meet within the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County.
Flooding is the largest natural disaster threat to Ohio.
Local and state floodplain management programs reduce future flood damages and protect the natural benefits of the floodplain. Hamilton County has implemented a program to reduce future flood risks allowing the federal government to make flood insurance available through the National Flood Insurance Program. This will be submitted to the Department of Public Works with engineering calculations for all development within regulatory floodway of Hamilton County. This form is to verify that the proposed encroachment will not result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.