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Flood Insurance Promotion
Flooding is the highest-frequency natural disaster in the United States. Flood insurance provides crucial protections for property owners at risk of flooding. While many people could benefit from having flood insurance, it is also not widely understood.
Related Activities
The community must maintain Construction Certificates for all buildings constructed or substantially improved in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
This activity includes giving map information to those who ask for it: in person, over the phone, through email, or through a website. Elevation Certificates can help estimate the base flood elevation (BFE) for an inquirer.
To supplement the outreach projects that your community is engaging in, you can receive credits for providing additional in-depth information about flood hazards through your website and libraries.
Holistic community outreach is an important part of raising awareness about flood hazards. This activity awards points to communities that invest in local information programs.