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Insurance Professionals and Lenders

As part of the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the cornerstone of the Nation's strategy for reducing the financial and physical impact of flood disasters.

Congress mandated federally regulated lenders to require flood insurance for all buildings located in a high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) that have a mortgage. Because insurance agents agree to sell and service flood insurance to property owners, both agents and lenders are an important part of this strategy.

To keep up with the latest developments in Flood Hazard Mapping, please visit What's New in Flood Hazard Mapping. You can also sign up for e-mail updates using the "Flood Hazard Mapping News e-mail updates" link at the top of this page.

For more information you may e-mail or call a Map Specialist in the FEMA Map Information eXchange; toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627)

How to View and Obtain Flood Maps

You may view and order copies of the effective maps and other NFIP products through the Map Service Center. Your local Community Map Repository, usually located in the planning and zoning office, also has copies of flood maps. Please call the FEMA Map Information eXchange, toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627), or e-mail a Map Specialist to determine the location of your Community Map Repository.

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Products, Services, and Publications

FEMA has developed pages containing information more specifically designed for Insurance Professionals and Lenders. Additionally, the FloodSmart site contains a great deal of useful information and offers free and convenient agents-only resources, tools and services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Go to Frequently Asked Questions for Insurance Professionals and Lenders.

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For More Information

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Last Modified: Thursday, 02-Jun-2011 13:11:57 EDT

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