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Low Water Crossing Safety Video
http://www.weather.gov/os/water/XWATER/PAM/VIDEOS/VIDEOS.SHTML
National Flood Insurance Program NFIP Information and Links
The NFIP provides a wealth of information that can strengthen residents understanding of flood-related issues, including how to prepare for floods, how to obtain financial protection against flood damage, and what to do after a flood disaster.
FloodSmart - Learn how to prepare for floods, how to purchase a flood insurance policy, and what the benefits are of protecting home and property against flooding.
FEMA Levee Resources - Access fact sheets on living behind levees, the NFIP, and frequently asked questions for the public as well as other levee-related information.
Map Change Toolkit - Use this downloadable toolkit of customizable template materials and resources to help you communicate what map changes will mean to those in your community, as well as flood risk and flood insurance.
Flood Outreach Toolkit Access the FloodSmart campaigns comprehensive outreach toolkit with materials and resources, including fact sheets on a range of flood insurance and preparedness topics, the insurance implications of local map changes, answers to tough questions, and online resources. Request a copy by emailing: info@femafloodsmart.com
NFIP Community Rating System - Access a full description of the NFIP Community Rating System with information about the benefits of the CRS and how to join.
FEMA Map Service Center (800) 358-9616 - Learn about the current status of local flood maps and related flood risks or order current maps.
FEMA Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) Eligibility
FEMA is revising its Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) eligibility. Effective January 1, 2011, owners of buildings newly designed in a Special Flood Hazard Area following a flood map revision on or after October 1, 2008, may be able to maintain the lower cost PRP for two years following the effective date of the map change.
Click here for more information (PDF)
FY10 Flood Mapping Progress Report and Production Plan Now Available
The FY2010 Flood Mapping Progress Report and Production Plan details FEMA's progress in prioritizing and delivering modernized flood maps for areas of the United States with the greatest flood risk. The report provides an updates on performance in the flood Map Modernization Program and the strategy for prioritizing and initiating coastal, levee, and riverine flood engineering and map data updates for Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk Map). The report provides U.S. Maps depicting map production progress, planned updates, and an appendix that lists by State and county all scheduled and completed flood map production activities.
Click here for the report(PDF)
Divison of Waters Floodplain Management Toolbox
www.kentuckyflood.org
This website is a content-based tutorial, community outreach and training program for the State of Kentucky Digital Map Modernization effort (DFIRMS) as well as a resource for various floodplain management programs.
FEMA Publications
Emergency Action Planning for State Regulated High-Hazard Potential Dams
Findings, Recommendations, and Strategies
FEMA 608, August 2007.
Emergency Action Planning for State Regulated High-Hazard Potential Dams PDF
Kentucky Floodplain Administrators Handbook (PDF)
Kentucky Quick Guide (PDF)
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