Silver Jackets: Many Partners, One team

SILVER JACKETS

Many Partners, One Team

 

For More Information Contact

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, Email, 978-318-8950

Maine Silver Jackets

VISION STATEMENT

To efficiently reduce flood hazards in Maine through coordination between the State and Federal government agencies.

MISSION STATEMENT

The core agencies will establish an inter-agency team working with other State and Federal Agencies to mitigate flood risks in Maine.

GOALS

  • Foster partnerships and facilitate cooperation in achieving flood risk reduction
  • Identify gaps and collaboration opportunities
  • Prioritize current and future collective initiatives
  • Combine resources in an effort to increase impact and minimize duplication of effort
  • Foster awareness of agency programs among key stakeholders
  • Increase public awareness and understanding of flood risks

Team Activities

Maine Coastal High Water Mark Project

The team located existing High Water Marks from the 1970’s “100-year” storms in South Portland, Scarborough and Belfast.  This will aid communities in furthering their outreach and educational priorities while also meeting requirements of the FEMA High Water Mark initiative.  This will enhance existing levels of information and awareness of historic and potential future flood levels. 

Photo of Maine High Water Marks meeting


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports state-led Silver Jackets Teams through its Flood Risk Management Program.