Fugro Gets Flood Risk Data Services Contract
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Business
Fugro, as a Member of the Compass PTS Joint Venture, Has Been Awarded a Contract for Flood Risk Data Services to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Has the National Responsibility for Flood Zoning and Insurance
The Compass PTS joint venture, led by AECOM Technology Corporation and CDM Smith, unites partners Fugro, T&M Associates, Halff Associates, and ABSG Consulting. It will provide architectural and engineering support services to continue FEMA's goals to reduce risk to life and property by increasing public awareness.
As the geospatial content and knowledge provider of the joint venture, Fugro will deliver integrated LiDAR-derived solutions and traditional and oblique imagery solutions as well as visualization software. The geospatial knowledge will aid in critical flood management services to support FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP), Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program (HMTAP) and Technical Assistance and Research Contracts (TARC) programs.
"Fugro is proud to work with its Compass joint venture partners to support FEMA's critical mission activities," said Fugro Geospatial President, Brian Wegner. "We recognize the significance of improving nationwide disaster preparedness and recovery and appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this important goal."
Source: Fugro
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