Mitigation Links and Resources

Project Development:

Regular Project Checklist
Planning Project Checklist
EHP Guidance for FEMA Applicants
Mitigation Ideas

Scope of Work Development (SOW):

Acquisition of flood prone structures
Drainage / Storm water management projects
Elevation of flood prone structures
Protective measures retrofit projects for utility, water & sanitary systems      & Infrastructure
Relocation of flood prone structures
Seismic Structural & Non-Structural Retrofit Projects
Wind Retrofit Projects
Planning grant scope of work guidance

Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA):

BCA is the method by which the future benefits of a mitigation project are determined and compared to the total cost of the project. The result is a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR), which is derived from a project's total net benefits divided by its total cost. The BCR is a numerical expression of the cost-effectiveness of a project. Composite BCRs of 1.0 or greater have more benefits than costs, and are therefore cost-effective. To assist Applicants and Sub-applicants, FEMA has developed the BCA Helpline where you can download FEMA's BCA Software and find resources for BCA assistance. Please contact the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at (803) 737-8500 for more information.

When a complete application is submitted to the state for processing, please email the final BCA PDF report or Zip File to the above address.

BCA Guidance
BCA Checklist
What is a Benefit?
BCA Toolkit

Mitigation Case Studies:

Engineering Case Studies
Acquisition Case Studies
Elevation Case Studies
Minor Structural Flood Case Studies
Seismic Non-Structural Retrofit Case Studies
Seismic Structural Retrofit Case Studies

Digital Tools for Flood Mapping:

Map Service Center
Google Earth Stay Dry and National FLood Hazard
Map Viewer

Relevant Links:

FEMA Planning
FEMA HMGP
FEMA PDM
University of South Carolina Hazards and Vulnerability
Research Institute
Charleston County Mitigation Section
DNR Flood Mitigation Program Link
SC Safe Home
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Firewise Communities
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Drought Mitigation Center
EPA Sea Level Rise Maps
Coastal County Sea Level Rise Maps