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coastal engineering and hazard mitigation solutions
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Mr. Jones is conducting an evaluation of National Flood Insurance Program building standards. The study is part of the larger NFIP evaluation, funded by FEMA and directed by the American Institutes for Research. Thank you to those who have responded to the questions posted on this site. The questions have been taken down, but study findings will be announced later this year. Chris Jones |
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| Jones worked for the Town of Sullivan's Island, SC, to permit and construct groin repairs and beach nourishment |
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Mr. Jones is a registered professional engineer specializing in coastal engineering and coastal zone management. He has 25 years experience as a practicing engineer, and has worked throughout the United States and abroad on studies and projects related to:
• flood hazard mapping in coastal areas
• coastal processes
• shoreline erosion
• inlet sand bypassing
• dune restoration and revegetation
• beach nourishment
• natural hazards mitigation
• coastal construction codes
• coastal setback lines
• marinas and waterfront development He has also served as an expert witness on coastal management and coastal engineering issues in over 20 hearings and trials at the local, state and federal levels.
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Mr. Jones is a recognized expert on coastal floodplain mapping and management issues. He has been a consultant to FEMA, state and local governments, and private clients on a number of projects:
• rewrite of FEMA's Coastal Construction Manual
• development of coastal flood modeling procedures for FEMA’s flood loss estimation model, HAZUS
• development of hazard mitigation plans
• determination of coastal setback lines
• post-storm building performance assessments
• incorporation of flood-resistant design and construction practices into NFPA’s new Building Code
• revisions to Flood Insurance Rate Maps
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| Jones has worked for FEMA, state and local governments, private companies and individuals to assess flood damage and to improve building practices in floodplain areas |
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| Jones has worked with the State of Delaware since 1992 on post-storm recovery planning, coastal hazard identification, and coastal construction standards |
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Contact Information
Christopher P. Jones, P.E.
5525 Jomali Drive
Durham, NC 27705
919.382.0130 voice
919.382.8742 fax
coastalhazards@earthlink.net
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