600
Warning and Response
*Note: This guide is being refreshed and some of the information may be out of date. We will share the updated resource in the coming weeks!* The 600 Series activities award credits for work that your community is doing to respond and warn residents when flood events occur.
Robust response and emergency warning systems are crucial for communities that are exposed to flood hazards. The activities in this series award points for planning and preparation around flooding (due to rain, levee or dam failures, and flooding of nearby water bodies). Activity 610 focuses on the relationship between emergency warning and flood response planning. The subsequent two activities, 620 and 630, hone in on maintenance and response plans for specific infrastructures (levees and dams, respectively). CRS Community averages for each of these activities are as follows:
| Activity | Maximum Credits Possible | Maximum Credits Earned | Average Points Earned | % of Communities Credited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 Flood Warning and Response | 395 | 365 | 254 | 20% |
| 620 Levees | 235 | 207 | 157 | 0.5% |
| 630 Dams | 160 | 99 | 35 | 35% |
Note that only a very small percentage of communities receive credits for 620 Levees.
This CRS guide was produced by CRS professionals and Certified Floodplain Managers to help you navigate the Community Rating System. It is not meant to replace FEMA's official CRS Coordinator's Manual, nor should it supersede the instructions given by your ISO/CRS Specialist.
For additional resources, visit https://crsresources.org/ .