Lincoln County benefits from detailed flood risk map project
By Dianne Stallings, Ruidoso News, N.M. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
"(The cooperating technical partners) are going to partner with the different watershed communities," he said. "It's a pretty big area. The
The RiskMAP program's vision is to provide quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action that reduces risk to life and property, according to information from the Earth Data Analysis Center. The partners will prioritize flood related data needs throughout the state. The nmflood.org website provides interactive maps, current flood related news and links to online flooding tools.
Temple said the Earth Data Analysis Center will use Lidar, a remote sensing technology that measures distance by illuminating targets with a laser and analyzing the reflected light, to prepare more detailed maps and topography in areas already approved, such as the one including
"They're trying to get funding to do the entire state," he said. "They have enough for our area."
Temple said he will consult with County Road Superintendent
"We're ahead of the curve, because we have a
Commissioner
Temple said they would not, because they already are listed in a flood plain for insurance rating purposes. However, someone who wants to change the designation may be helped, he said.
"The maps we received were not good, because in 2011, the contractor (for
"The lack of detail makes it harder for people to know if they are in a flood plain or not," Temple said. "The only place where there are details is along the Rio Bonito, the Rio Ruidoso and the
He emphasized that
Commission Chairman
In a related issue, commissioners decided to table until after the first of the year the effort of the county
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