National Flood Mitigation Data Collection Tool Guide (FEMA 497)
The National Flood Mitigation Data Collection Tool (referred to as the National Tool or “NT”) was developed for nationwide use to gather information about floodprone structures in order to determine potentially appropriate long-term mitigation measures. The ultimate goal of the NT is to provide a standardized, systematic approach to collecting and interpreting property data and mitigation project development. While the focus of the NT is on data collection for repetitive loss properties, it can be used to gather information related to flood risk, building construction, and building value for any structure.
The NT is designed to encourage a comprehensive sweep for information pertinent to each structure. Data fields within the NT require information from a variety of sources, including National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy information; community building, tax and historical flood records; and field reconnaissance. Having detailed data helps to create a clearer picture of the property and its flooding issues, which is important in determining the most appropriate and cost-effective mitigation method. However, the NT can also be used for more cursory or limited data collection efforts as appropriate.
FEMA 497 has been developed to provide instructions and installation/software requirements for using the NT
National Flood Mitigation Data Collection Tool (ZIP 59.2MB)
Please See FEMA 497: Appendix A for installation and software requirements.
FEMA 497, National Flood Mitigation Data Collection Tool Guide
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