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.
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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: Tuesday, 02-Jun-2009 10:44:46 EDT