Cooperating technical partners

The Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), a state government entity in Oregon, was awarded a $702,490 Cooperative Agreement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (CFDA 97.045). The funding supports DOGAMI's work to strengthen national preparedness and resilience against flooding hazards. Key products and services provided under this award include:

Flood hazard mapping, risk assessments, and data modeling to support FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) initiative. DOGAMI leverages its expertise in geological and hydrological hazards to enhance flood risk data and mitigation strategies in partnership with federal, state, and local stakeholders. The award also funds community engagement activities to increase public awareness and inform local mitigation planning.

The Cooperative Agreement has a period of performance from September 26, 2023, to July 1, 2024. This award builds on DOGAMI's long-standing role as a FEMA Cooperating Technical Partner, demonstrating the department's vital contributions to supporting federal geological and natural hazard management objectives in Oregon.