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Rebuilding Resources

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Information

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

Flood Information

• Recovering From and Coping With Flood Damaged Property
  Tips for saving water-damaged items and steps to consider before returning home.
  
  
• Filing Your Flood Insurance Claim
  Step-by-step guide to help you properly submit a flood insurance claim.
  
  
• Insurance Claim Contact Information
  Locate your agent or company contact number online or call 1-800-427-4661.

NFIP Information

• Answers to Questions about the NFIP
  (FEMA Publication F-084)
  A booklet explaining the NFIP, flood insurance coverage and claims, flood maps, and FEMA's repetitive loss strategy.
  
  
• Answers to Questions About Substantially Damaged Buildings
  (FEMA Publication 213)
  Guidance on how to properly determine if a building is substantially damaged in accordance with NFIP regulations.
  
  
• Myths and Facts about the National Flood Insurance Program
  (FEMA Publication F-002)
  A bi-fold brochure clarifying information about the NFIP.
  
  
• NFIP Flood Insurance Manual
  (FEMA Publication MSC 500 and MSC 500B)
  NFIP rules and regulations used by insurance agents. Provided in both document and CD form.
  
  
• NFIP Claims Handbook
  (FEMA Publication F-687)
  Describes for policyholders what to do before, during, and after a flood. Filing and appealing flood insurance claims are covered as well.
  
  
• How You Can Benefit From Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage (ICC)
  (FEMA Publication F-300)
  Explains how NFIP policyholders in high-risk areas can get up to $30,000 to pay the cost to help bring their homes or businesses into compliance with their community's floodplain ordinance. 
   
• Increased Cost of Compliance Checklist
  (FEMA Publication 666)
  Identifies eligible, substantially-damaged, and repetitive loss properties which may be eligible for ICC coverage.
  
  
• Increased Cost of Compliance: Creating a Safer Future                                                         (FEMA Publication 663)
  Explains how to file an ICC claim.
  
  
• Facts About the National Flood Insurance Program - Increased Cost of Compliance
  (FEMA Publication 665)
  Explains Increased Cost of Compliance coverage.

Additional Publications (not available online)

• Increased Cost of Compliance – Your Flood Policy Can Help You Rebuild
  (FEMA Publication 664)
  Encourages NFIP policyholders to file an ICC claim.
  

Last Modified: Wednesday, 11-Aug-2010 13:01:29 EDT