2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 38 — Public contracts, works and improvements
RS 38:90.2 — Revision of flood information data base
§90.2. Revision of flood information data base
A. At least once in every four years, beginning with fiscal year 1982-83, the Louisiana Geological Survey shall review and revise the statewide flood information data base. The data base will be developed for the purpose of the systematic evaluation of drainage and flooding problems in the state.
B. The revision shall be based upon the most recent distribution of flood hazard areas and flood damages based on, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Drainage patterns within hydrologic units.
(2) Floodprone areas as defined by the one-hundred-year flood.
(3) Current development patterns and population density.
(4) Major drainage projects constructed within the preceding four years and identification of problem areas which could be improved.
(5) Estimates of economic impact of the loss sustained in the inundated areas.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 351, §1.
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