Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map Database, Pennsylvania - various layers clipped to counties
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map Database, Pennsylvania - various layers clipped to counties
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Washington, DC
Publisher:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Online_Linkage:
Online_Linkage: https://www.pasda.psu.edu
Description:
Abstract: 
various layers clipped to counties - The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting
data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance
flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM
Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data,
where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the UTM projection and coordinate system.The
specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for
mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
Purpose: 
The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, which "... requires the purchase of flood insurance by property owners who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land facilities located or to be located in identified areas having special flood hazards," Section 2 (b) (4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP. The DFIRM Database presents the flood risk information depicted on the FIRM in a digital format suitable for use in electronic mapping applications. The DFIRM database is a subset of the Digital FIS database that serves to archive the information collected during the FIS.
Supplemental_Information: 
Data included on this CD-ROM represents final Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
data that have been published as effective FIRM information.  The data
are the official and legal representation of the effective flood zones. 
 

Directory Structure:
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There are 2 versions of FEMA's DFIRM database:  the Standard and the Enhanced.
The Standard database information is stored under the /DFIRM_DB directory and 
if there are any Enhanced database tables, they would be stored in the /Enhanced_DB 
directory.  The three database file formats are found in the following sub-directories:
Files in Shapefile format (.shp/.shx/.dbf) are located at /ArcShape
Files in ESRI Interchange format (.e00) are located at /ArcExport
Files in MapInfo Interchange format (.mif/.mid) are located at /MapInfo.

The /Document directory stores the metadata and readme files.
The /Ortho_photos directory stores any applicable raster data that are shown on the 
DFIRM along with their world files.
The /RFIRM directory stores raster images of the DFIRM panels along with their world files.
The /FIS directory holds a copy of the FIS in PDF format, when applicable.


For users without access to appropriate GIS software, a data viewer from ESRI,
ArcExplorer 2.0, can be obtained for free at the following website.  This software is 
freely distributable and technical support is solely available from ESRI at 
www.esri.com.


Description of Files:
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User's note: This CD-ROM may not contain all files listed below. Only database 
files relevant to the individual study are included on the CD-ROM.
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s_bfe		 - Base flood elevation lines shown on the DFIRM
		
s_base_index	 - Index of raster base map images	

s_cbrs		 - Coastal Barrier Resources System areas

s_cst_tsct_ln	 - Coastal transect lines

s_firm_pan	 - DFIRM panel areas

s_fld_haz_ar	 - Flood hazard zone areas

s_fld_haz_ln	 - Flood hazard zone lines

s_gen_struct	 - Hydraulic structures shown on the DFIRM such as levees, weirs, bridges,
		   dams, culverts

s_label_ln	 - Leader lines for printed DFIRM labels

s_label_pt	 - Point location of printed DFIRM labels

s_perm_bmk	 - National Geodetic Survey (NGS) benchmark point locations

s_plss_ar	 - Public Land Survey System (PLSS) section areas

s_plss_ln	               - Public Land Survey System (PLSS) township, range, and section lines

s_pol_ar	               - Political jurisdiction areas

s_pol_ln	               - Political jurisdiction boundary lines

s_quad_index	 - Index of USGS 7.5 minute quadrangles

s_riv_mrk	               - River Mile marker point locations
            
s_trnsport_ln	 - Base map transportation line features

s_wtr_ar	               - Surface water area features

s_wtr_ln	               - Surface water line features

s_xs		 - Cross section line locations

study_info	 - General study information

l_comm_info	 - Tabular data representing all included communities

l_mt1_lomc	 - Tabular data representing Letters of Map Change (LOMCs)

l_pan_revis	 - Tabular data representing historic FIRM revisions

l_pol_fhbm	 - Tabular data representing FHBM revisions

l_stn_start	 - Tabular data representing cross section stationing origins
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:2012
Currentness_Reference: 
FIRM and FIS effective date
Status:
Progress:Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:Irregular
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-160.558225
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-154.732175
North_Bounding_Coordinate:22.233475
South_Bounding_Coordinate:18.896998
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword:FEMA Flood Hazard Zone
Theme_Keyword:DFIRM
Theme_Keyword:Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
Theme_Keyword:Special Flood Hazard Area
Theme_Keyword:DFIRM Database
Theme_Keyword:NFIP
Theme_Keyword:SFHA
Theme_Keyword:Flood Insurance Rate Map
Theme_Keyword:FIRM
Theme_Keyword:Riverine
Theme_Keyword:Coastal
Theme_Keyword:Base Flood Elevation
Theme_Keyword:Floodway
Theme_Keyword:inlandWaters
Theme_Keyword:Allegheny
Theme_Keyword:Berks
Theme_Keyword:Bucks
Theme_Keyword:Carbon
Theme_Keyword:Chester
Theme_Keyword:College Township
Theme_Keyword:Ferguson
Theme_Keyword:Harris Township
Theme_Keyword:Lancaster
Theme_Keyword:Lehigh
Theme_Keyword:Lycoming
Theme_Keyword:Mifflin
Theme_Keyword:Montgomery
Theme_Keyword:Northampton
Theme_Keyword:Philadelphia
Theme_Keyword:Pike
Theme_Keyword:Snyder
Theme_Keyword:Union
Theme_Keyword:Westmoreland
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:None
Place_Keyword:Pennsylvania
Access_Constraints:None
Use_Constraints: 
The hardcopy FIRM and DFIRM and the accompanying FISs are the official designation of SFHAs and
Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for the NFIP.  For the purposes of the NFIP, changes to the flood risk
information published by FEMA may only be performed by FEMA and through the mechanisms established
in the NFIP regulations (44 CFR Parts 59-78).
These digital data are produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRMs and generally matches the
hardcopy map exactly.  However the hardcopy flood maps and flood profiles are the authoritative
documents for the NFIP.
Acknowledgement of FEMA would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Contact_Position:Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
500 C Street, S.W.
City:Washington
State_or_Province:District of Columbia
Postal_Code:20472
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-800-358-9616
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:www.fema.gov/msc
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
Flood Insurance Study
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:document
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Washington, DC
Publisher:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
Flood Insurance Rate Map, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HAWAII
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Washington, DC
Publisher:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
Raster DFIRM, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HAWAII
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Raster Digital Data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Washington, DC
Publisher:Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: 
The DFIRM Database consists of countywide vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction
with the hard copy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official
designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for
administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations
for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world
conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and
floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process
that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping
Partners.  Attribute accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and
a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system.
Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
To obtain more detailed information in areas where Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and/or floodways have been
determined, users are encouraged to consult the Flood Profiles and Floodway Data and/or Summary of
Stillwater Elevations tables contained within the FIS report that accompanies this DFIRM database.
Users should be aware that BFEs shown in the S_BFE table represent rounded whole-foot elevations.
These BFEs are intended for flood insurance rating purposes only and should not be used as the sole source
of flood elevation information.  Accordingly, flood elevation data presented in the FIS report must be used
in conjunction with the FIRM for purposes of construction and/or floodplain management.  The 1-percent-annual-
chance water-surface elevations shown in the S_XS table match the regulatory elevations shown in
the FIS report.
Logical_Consistency_Report: 
When FEMA revises an FIS, adjacent studies are checked to ensure agreement between flood elevations at
the boundaries.  Likewise flood elevations at the confluence of streams studied independently are checked
to ensure agreement at the confluence.  The FIRM and the FIS are developed together and care is taken to
ensure that the elevations and other features shown on the flood profiles in the FIS agree with the
information shown on the FIRM.  However, the elevations as shown on the FIRM are rounded whole-foot
elevations.  They must be shown so that a profile recreated from the elevations on the FIRM will match
the FIS profiles within one half of one foot.
Completeness_Report: 
Data contained in the DFIRM Database files reflect the content of the source materials.  Features may have
been eliminated or generalized on the source graphic, due to scale and legibility constraints.  With new
mapping, FEMA plans to maintain full detail in the spatial data it produces.  However, older information is
often transferred from existing maps where some generalization has taken place.
Flood risk data are developed for communities participating in the NFIP for use in insurance rating and for
floodplain management. Flood hazard areas are determined using statistical analyses of records of river
flow, storm tides, and rainfall; information obtained through consultation with the communities; floodplain
topographic surveys; and hydrological and hydraulic analysis. Both detailed and approximate analyses are
employed. Generally, detailed analyses are used to generate flood risk data only for developed or
developing areas of communities. For areas where little or no development is expected to occur, FEMA uses
approximate analyses to generate flood risk data. Typically, only drainage areas that are greater than one
square mile are studied.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 
The DFIRM Database consists of countywide vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction
with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM are issued as the official designation
of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the
NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review,
appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with
any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries
is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data
are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners.  Horizontal accuracy
was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an
interactive computer graphic system.
Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 
The DFIRM Database consists of countywide vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction
with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official
designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for
administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations
for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world
conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and
floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process
that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping
Partners.  Vertical accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and
a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system.
Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date:2001
Title:
Digital Orthophoto Quadrangle
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Remote sensing image
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Reston, VA
Publisher:U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
The digital orthophoto quadrangle (DOQ) is a 1-meter ground resolution, quarter-quadrangle (3.75-minutes of latitude by 3.75-minutes of longitude) image cast on the Universal Transverse Mercator Projection (UTM) on the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83). The imagery is based on panchromatic black and white (or color infra-red) NAPP or NAPP-like photography.
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Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:2001
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Ground conditions
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
DOQ1
Source_Contribution: 
Location of roads, railroads, bridges, streams, and other physical features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
Flood Insurance Study
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Map and report
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Washington, D.C.
Publisher:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details:
The FIS and FIRM are the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This DFIRM includes data previously published by FEMA in the following Flood Insurance Studies: City and County of Honolulu, HI 20001120. FEMA has updated the FIS to include restudy information. The restudy information includes: the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for the original FIS were performed by the R. M. Towill Corporation, under subcontract to the Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under Interagency Agreement No. IAA-H-10-77, Project Order No. 19. This work was completed in August 1976 for riverine flooding and October 1979 for tsunami flooding. The hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for the McCully Area and the Moiliili Area were performed by M&E Pacific, Inc., under subcontract to the USACE, for FEMA, under Inter-Agency Agreement No. (DACW) 84-77-C-0069, Work Order No. 2, Part 2. These analyses were completed in February 1979. The hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for additional streams in this study were performed by the R. M. Towill Corporation, for FEMA, under Contract No. EMW-83-C1186. Streams that were included in that portion of this study are as follows: Nuuanu Stream, Waolani Stream, Kalihi Stream, Aiea Stream, Kalauao Stream, Waikele Stream, Honouliuli Stream, Makaleha Stream, Unnamed Stream, Malaekahana Stream, Kaalaea Stream, Haiamoa Stream, Waihee Stream, Kahaluu Stream, Ahuimanu Stream, and Kawainui Stream. This work was completed in April 1985. The hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for Moanalua and Kahauiki Streams were prepared at the request of the U.S. Army Support Command, Hawaii, Directorates of Facilities Engineering and of Housing, through the USACE. This work was completed in 1982. The hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for other additional streams in this study were performed by the R. M. Towill Corporation for FEMA, under Contract No. EMW-86-C-2228. This work was completed in March 1989 for riverine flooding in the areas of the following streams: Kaloi Gulch, North Halawa Stream, Wailele Stream, Nanakuli Stream, Waikakalaua Stream, Ulehawa Stream, and Kaelepulu Stream Tributary. In addition, the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for Kamanaiki Stream and the portions of Kalihi Stream above North School Street were performed by the R.M. Towill Corporation for FEMA, under Contract No. EMW-88-C-2606. This work was completed in May 1989. Base map information shown on the FIRM was provided in digital format by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting, Honolulu Land Information System (HoLIS), (www.honoluludpp.org). Imagery was derived from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles produced at a scale of 1:12,000 from photography dated 2001 or later, except on panels 0090, 0105, 0195, 0351, 0352, 0353, 0354, and 0370 where this imagery was not available; therefore, Digital Line Graphs submitted by the County of Honolulu were used. Street centerlines and surface water features were compiled at a scale of 1:4,800 from orthophotography dated 2001. This FIS covers the Island of Oahu, which is incorporated as the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii. The area of study is shown on the Vicinity Map. The following streams or portions of the following streams were studied by detailed methods on the Island of Oahu: Kahuku Area-Hoolapa Stream, Kalaeokahipa Stream, Ohia Stream, and Ohia Stream (East). Hauula-Punaluu Area- Kaipapau Stream, Waipilopilo Stream, Hanahimoa Stream, Kaluanui Stream, Punaluu Stream, and Wailele Stream. Aina Haina Area- Wailupe Stream, and Kului Stream. Waialae-Kahala Area- Waialae-Iki Stream, Kapakahi Stream, Waialae-Nui Stream, and Waialae Major Drain. Kahana Area- Kahana Stream. Kaaawa Area- Kaaawa Stream. Waikane-Waiahole Area- Waikane Stream, and Waiahole Stream. Heeia Area- Heeia Stream. Kaneohe Area- Keaahala Stream, Kawa Stream, and Tributary to Kawa Stream. Waimanalo Area- Waimanalo Stream, Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Stream D, and Inoaole Stream. McCully Area- Makiki Stream. Moiliili Area- Manoa Stream, Manoa-Palolo, Drainage Canal, and Palolo Stream. Waikiki Area- Ala Wai Canal. Nanakuli Area- Nanakuli Stream, and Ulehawa Stream. Other Areas- Nuuanu Stream, and Waolani Stream. Kalihi-Moanalua Area- Kalihi Stream, Kamanaiki Stream, Moanalua Stream (Lower), Moanalua Stream (Upper), and Kahauiki Stream. Makaha Area- East Makaha Stream. Waialua-Haleiwa Area- Kiikii Stream, Kaukonahua Stream, Poamoho Stream, Paukauila Stream, Helemano Stream, Opaeula Stream, and Anahulu River. Waimea Area- Waimea River. Sunset Beach Area- Paumalu Stream, and Pahipahialua Stream. Kailua-Lanikai Area- Kaelepulu Stream. Other Areas- Aiea Stream, Kalauao Stream, Waikele Stream, Honouliuli Stream, Malaleha Stream, Unnamed Stream, Malaekahana Stream, Kaalaea Stream, Haiamoa Stream, Waihee Stream, Waihee Stream Tributary, Kahaluu Stream, Ahuimanu Stream, Ahuimanu Stream Tributary, Kawainui Stream, Kaloi Gulch, Waikakalaua Stream, and North Halawa Stream The entire coastline of Oahu was studied by detailed methods. The methodology employed to delineate inundation limits of tsunami of the selected recurrence intervals was agreed upon at the Tsunami Conference held on February 23, 1977. The areas studied by detailed methods were selected with priority given to all known flood hazard areas and areas of projected development and proposed construction. Some streams on Oahu, including portions of detailed-study streams, were studied by approximate methods. Approximate analyses were used to study those areas having a low development potential or minimal flood hazards, as could be ascertained at the initiation of the study. Streams studied by approximate methods were not included in the analysis where the 100-year floodplain permanently narrows to less than 200 feet. The scope and methods of study were proposed to, and agreed upon by, FEMA and the City and County of Honolulu.
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Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
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FIS Effective dates
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
FIS1
Source_Contribution: 
Spatial and attribute information for political entities, cross sections, floodplain information, BFEs,
station start descriptions, general structures, and some feature names.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HAWAII, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Washington, D.C.
Publisher:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details:
Grid of FIRM panels created for this Flood Insurance Study.
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Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:2012
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Effective date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
STUDY1
Source_Contribution: 
Grid of DFIRM panels.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:National Geodetic Survey
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
Geodetic bench mark positions and descriptions
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Silver Spring, MD
Publisher:National Geodetic Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) serves as the Nation's depository for geodetic data in the National Spatial Reference System. These geodetic data include bench marks and other control points that provide the base of reference for latitude, longitude, height, scale, orientation, and gravity measurements used throughout the United States.
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Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:2012
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Publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
NGS1
Source_Contribution: 
National Geodetic Survey reference points (bench marks).
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting, Honolulu Land Information System (HoLIS)
Publication_Date:2001
Title:
City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting, Honolulu Land Information System (HoLIS) base map
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Honolulu, HI
Publisher:City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting, Honolulu Land Information System (HoLIS)
Other_Citation_Details:
Base map information shown on the FIRM was provided in digital format by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting, Honolulu Land Information System (HoLIS), (www.honoluludpp.org). Imagery was derived from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles produced at a scale of 1:12,000 from photography dated 2001 or later, except on panels 0090, 0105, 0195, 0351, 0352, 0353, 0354, and 0370 where this imagery was not available; therefore, Digital Line Graphs submitted by the County of Honolulu were used. Street centerlines and surface water features were compiled at a scale of 1:4,800 from orthophotography dated 2001.
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Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:2001
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Ground conditions
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BASE1
Source_Contribution: 
Location of roads, railroads, bridges, streams, and other physical features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HAWAII, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Washington, D.C.
Publisher:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details:
Base map surface water features digitized from U.S. Geological Survey Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles.
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Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:2012
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Effective date
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STUDY2
Source_Contribution: 
Base map surface water features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date:1999
Title:
7.5-Minute Quadrangle Grid
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:Vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Redlands, CA
Publisher:ESRI
Other_Citation_Details:
Grid of USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Maps.
Source_Scale_Denominator:24000
Type_of_Source_Media:CD-ROM
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:1999
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
USGS1
Source_Contribution: 
Grid of USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Maps.
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
The DFIRM Database is compiled in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRM and the final FIS report. The specifics of the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed are detailed in the FIS report. The results of these studies are submitted in digital format to FEMA. These data and unrevised data from effective FIRMs are compiled onto the base map used for DFIRM publication and checked for accuracy and compliance with FEMA standards.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
DOQ1, FIS1, STUDY1, NGS1, BASE1, STUDY2, USGS1
Process_Date:2012
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
Metadata imported.
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Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu were updated in 2007 with 2005 data.
Polygons were dissolved by attributes "Zone" and "Floodway".
Process_Date:20071221
Process_Contact:
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Contact_Organization:Office of Planning, State of Hawaii
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
Dataset copied.
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Dataset copied.
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Dataset copied.
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C:\Documents and Settings\dennisk\Desktop\new_data\DFIRM\dfirm
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
Dataset moved.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
D:\dfirm
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SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:G-polygon
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:1972
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:String
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:GT-polygon composed of chains
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name:Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number:4
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian:0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:-159.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:0.000000
False_Easting:500000.000000
False_Northing:0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution:0.000000
Ordinate_Resolution:0.000000
Planar_Distance_Units:meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name:North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name:Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis:6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Datum_Name:NGVD29
Altitude_Resolution:0.03
Altitude_Distance_Units:feet
Altitude_Encoding_Method:Attribute values
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:dfirm
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:FID
Attribute_Definition: 
Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: 
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:Shape
Attribute_Definition: 
Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: 
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:FLOODWAY
Attribute_Definition: 
In or out of Floodway
Attribute_Definition_Source: 
FEMA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:ZONE
Attribute_Definition: 
Flood Zone
Attribute_Definition_Source: 
FEMA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone A is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 100-year floodplains that are determined in the FIS by approximate methods.  Because detailed hydraulic analyses are not performed for such areas, no base flood elevations or depths are shown within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:AE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone AE is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 100-year floodplains that are determined in the FIS by detailed methods.  In most instances, whole-foot base flood elevations derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:AH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone AH is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the areas of 100-year shallow flooding (usually areas of ponding) where average depths are between 1 and 3 feet.  Whole-foot base flood elevations derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:AO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone AO is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the areas of 100-year shallow flooding (usually sheet flow on sloping terrain) where average depths are between 1 and 3 feet.  Average whole-depths derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:A99
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone A99 is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas of the 100-year floodplain that will be protected by a Federal flood protection system where construction has reached specified statutory milestones.  No base flood elevations or depths are shown within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:V
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone V is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 100-year coastal floodplains that have additional hazards associated with storm waves.  Because approximate hydraulic analyses are performed for such areas, no base flood elevations are shown within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:VE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone VE is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 100-year coastal floodplains that have additional hazards associated with storm waves.  Whole-foot base flood elevations derived from the detailed hydraulic analyses are shown at selected intervals within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone X is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas outside the 500-year floodplain, areas within the 500-year floodplain, and to areas of 100-year flooding where average depths are less than 1 foot, areas of 100-year flooding where the contributing drainage area is less than 1 square mile, and areas protected from the 100-year flood by levees.  No based flood elevations or depths are shown within this zone.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:X500
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
0.2% annual chance flood hazard (500 Year Floodplain).
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:D
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Zone D is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to unstudied areas where flood hazards are undetermined, but possible.
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: 
The DFIRM Database is made up of several data themes containing both spatial and attribute information.
These data together represent the current flood risk for the subject area as identified by FEMA. The
attribute tables include SFHA locations, flood zone designations, BFEs, political entities, cross-section
locations, FIRM panel information, and other data related to the NFIP.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: 
Appendix L of FEMA's Guidelines and Specifications for FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping Partners contains a detailed description of each attribute code and a reference to other relevant information.
The following tables are included in this data set:
l_comm_info
l_stn_start
study_info
s_bfe
s_base_index
s_firm_pan
s_fld_haz_ar
s_fld_haz_ln
s_gen_struct
s_label_ld
s_perm_bmk
s_pol_ar
s_pol_ln
s_quad_index
s_riv_mrk
s_trnsport_ln
s_wtr_ln
s_xs
s_label_pt
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:FEMA, Map Service Center
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
P.O. Box 1038
City:Jessup
State_or_Province:Maryland
Postal_Code:20794-1038
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-800-358-9616
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:www.fema.gov/msc
Contact Instructions: 
Data requests must include the full name of the community or county and the FIRM panel number(s) or the
7.5- minute series quadrangle sheet area(s) covered by the request.
Resource_Description:Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability: 
No warranty expressed or implied is made by FEMA regarding the utility of the data on any other system
nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. FEMA will warrant the delivery of this
product in a computer-readable format, and will offer appropriate adjustment of credit when the product
is determined unreadable by correctly adjusted computer input peripherals, or when the physical medium
is delivered in damaged condition. Requests for adjustment of credit must be made within 90 days from
the date of this shipment from the ordering site.
Standard_Order_Process:
Non-digital_Form:
Printed FIRMs and Raster DFIRMs that match this data set are available from FEMA at the Map Service Center, cited above.
Fees:Contact Distributor
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
115 Land and Water building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability: 
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20080611
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Contact_Position:Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
500 C Street, S.W.
City:Washington
State_or_Province:District of Columbia
Postal_Code:20472
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:1-800-358-9616
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:www.fema.gov/msc
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile
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