City of Sebring

The Scope of Work for this Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Watershed Planning Program project, the Division shall coordinate with eligible Florida entities (Sub-Recipients) to produce a Watershed Master Plan (WMP) for credit under Community Rating System (CRS). This project is preceded by the WMP Pilot Program, which consisted of research and the creation of guidance materials to ensure a consistent statewide approach to WMP development. The purpose of a Watershed Master Plan (WMP) is to equip communities with a decision-making tool aimed at reducing the risk of increased flooding from future conditions, such as new development, redevelopment, and the impacts of climate change and sea level rise, across a watershed or community. WMP’s enable communities to understand current watershed behavior and flooding issues while proactively planning for future challenges driven by growth and climate-related factors. This project shall result in the development of Watershed Master Plans (WMPs) for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities throughout Florida. These plans shall be conducted and developed in accordance with FEMA’s standard practices for mitigation planning, ensuring maximum public engagement throughout the process.