FEMA Engages Stakeholders To Discuss National Flood Insurance Program 

Release Date: November 6, 2009
Release Number: HQ-09-137

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced a new avenue for the public to provide input regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)—launching a 30-day public comment period following a two-day listening session with NFIP stakeholders hosted by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on Nov. 5-6.

Starting today, stakeholders and individuals can visit www.fema.gov/nfipcomments to provide input and identify challenges regarding the NFIP. Created by Congress in 1968, the NFIP is designed to ensure that communities across the country have access to affordable flood insurance while encouraging community floodplain management to reduce future flood damage.  

“We are always striving to improve our programs, and this week’s listening sessions were an important step in that process for the 40 year old National Flood Insurance Program,” said Administrator Craig Fugate. “NFIP is designed to support communities and provide crucial protection from potentially devastating flooding. The experience and input from the communities who take advantage of this program is invaluable, and we will continue to work with our partners and Congress to identify areas of improvement and how best to meet those challenges. I would encourage everyone to visit www.fema.gov/nfipcomments where they can provide their own insights and ideas on this important program.”

FEMA’s NFIP stakeholder sessions and public comment period will allow FEMA to gain input on the various issues and programs related to the NFIP, such as flood map modernization updates and other program topics.

FEMA encourages the public to submit comments, ideas and feedback by visiting www.fema.gov/nfipcomments.

FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Last Modified: Friday, 06-Nov-2009 17:03:39