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The NFIP and Levee Systems: Frequently Asked Questions

This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, dated November 2010, answers basic questions about levee systems such as: what they are; the risks associated with them; why understanding the risks is important; accreditation; de-accreditation, and provisional accreditation issues; and maintenance deficiencies. This FAQ document also provides resources for obtaining more information about levee systems.

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Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Businesses / Professionals Floodplain Managers General Public / Households Federal Agencies Design and Construction Industry Trade Associations Emergency Personnel and Managers FEMA Regions Contractors and Vendors Mapping Professionals
Hazard Types:	Not Hazard Related
Subjects:	Flood Hazard Mapping Floodplain Management
Program:	Risk MAP - Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (MAP)
Last Update Date:	11/03/2011 01:57 PM

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