Energy Infrastructure - Flood Vulnerability Assessment Map

submitted by Sarah Slaughter   

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

eia.gov - August 6, 2014

A new component of EIA's Energy Mapping System allows users to view critical energy infrastructure that may be vulnerable to coastal and inland flooding. These new map layers enable the public to see existing energy facilities that could potentially be affected by flooding caused by hurricanes, overflowing rivers, flash floods, and other wet-weather events.

The mapping tool combines flood hazard information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with EIA's existing U.S. Energy Mapping System that shows power plants, oil refineries, crude oil rail terminals, and other critical energy infrastructure. The maps can help readers understand what energy infrastructure assets are currently exposed to flood risk.

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(CLICK HERE - Energy Infrastructure with FEMA National Flood Hazard)