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Community Rebuilding Resources

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Please note: Internet links are provided where available. Where a FEMA publication number is shown, documents may be ordered from the publications warehouse:

• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Program Description
  Offers a detailed overview and history of the NFIP.

• FEMA 301 - National Flood Insurance Programs Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage
  A guidance document for state and local officials on how ICC relates to the community's administration of local floodplain management laws and ordinances, types of mitigation measures allowed, and technical assistance available. Related materials include:

• FEMA 480 - NFIP: A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials
  Materials supporting an in-depth training course on floodplain management leading to Floodplain Management Certification with the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

• Reducing Losses through the International Codes (2003): Developed in partnership with the International Code Council, this guide helps communities decide how to coordinate the International Codes with their floodplain management programs.

• Summary of Coverage
  Provides guidance on deductibles, what is and is not covered by flood insurance, and how items are valued at time of loss.

• Technical Bulletins
  Find several technical bulletins that provide guidance concerning the building performance standards of the NFIP.

• Additional Flood and NFIP Information

Additional Publications (not available online)

• Becoming Floodsmart
  Flood survivors describe the impacts that floods and flood insurance have had on their lives. Call (202) 646-4064 or email floodsmart@dhs.gov. (Available on DVD or VHS)

• MSC 500 and MSC 500B - NFIP Post Flood Outreach Materials CD
  Contains electronic copies of many of the documents on this list, including the NFIP Claims Handbook and Summary of Coverage. (Order by e-mailing floodsmart@dhs.gov)

• FEMA 495 - Adoption of Flood Insurance Rate Map for Participating Communities
  Details how NFIP participating communities can adopt new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

• FEMA 496 - Joining the National Flood Insurance Program
  An 11"x17" bi-fold brochure outlining the requirements and benefits of joining the NFIP.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 11-Aug-2010 13:01:45 EDT