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Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) is a new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program that provides communities with updated flood hazard information and risk assessment tools they can use to enhance their mitigation plans to better protect their citizens. Through more accurate flood maps, risk assessment tools, and outreach support, Risk MAP builds on Map Modernization and strengthens local ability to make informed decisions about reducing risk. Risk MAP uses a watershed-based study approach which improving engineering credibility and allows for the understanding of risks in a more comprehensive way.
Principles of Risk MAP 
- Mapping – Identification of the Flood Hazards and Risk
- Assessment – Gather Local, State and Federal information to assess the potential flood risk
- Planning – Use the data obtained through Risk MAP to update Hazard Mitigation Plans which will lead to better mitigation actions
Risk MAP Goals
- Address gaps in data to ensure quality flood hazard data
- Promote better public awareness and understanding of flood risk
- Inspire mitigation actions that reduce risk
- Provide an enhanced digital platform that improves communication and sharing of risk data
- Increase collaboration between local, state and federal partners
Risk MAP Life Cycle
The Risk MAP life cycle can range from three to five years. During that time there are at least four community meetings.
- Discovery- Identification of local community flood hazard mapping needs, data availability and areas of mitigation interest
- Flood Risk Review- Review and discuss mapping project data assumptions
- Resilience- Discuss incorporating Risk MAP data in local mitigation plans and opportunities for mitigation project development with communities.
- Open House- Review and receive comments on preliminary floodplain maps from local officials and citizens. Answer questions about potential impacts
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