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.

FY 2011 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Unified Guidance

FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs provide funding for eligible mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC), Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL). Guidance for HMA applications submitted during the FY 2011 grant cycle and for disasters occurring on or after June 1, 2010.
Click here for more information (PDF)

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)
Cover Letter: PRP 2-Year Eligibility Extension Materials (PDF)
Property Owner’s Documentation 2-Year PRP Eligibility Extension (PDF)
Historic Flood Map Guide “Why Historic Flood Maps are important” (PDF)
PRP Community Official Fact Sheet # 1 “New Low-Cost Insurance Option” (PDF)
PRP Consumer Fact Sheet # 2 “New Low-Cost Insurance Option” (PDF)
FAQ – PRP Eligibility Extension Bulletin (PDF)
Talking Points PRP Eligibility Extension (PDF)

Elevation Certificate: Two new Building Diagrams have been added

2009 EC Available
FEMA’s new Elevation Certificate (EC) was approved for use, effective March 16, 2009, through March 31, 2012. The new EC will be phased in on a voluntary basis until March 31, 2010. Although the old version of the form is no longer available for distribution, existing copies may be used until March 31, 2010. Elevations certified on or after April 1, 2010, must be submitted on the new form.

What’s New?

The EC form and instruction packet are available from the FEMA Distribution Center at 800-480-2520 (ask for FEMA Form 81-31). It will also be reproduced in the May 1, 2009 NFIP Flood Insurance Manual (PDF)

Guides for Substantial Improvement/Damage

Community floodplain managers and code officials who handle proposals to do work on existing buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas should add FEMA’s new Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference to their book shelves. And those who cope with making substantial damage determinations, especially after floods (or other events) that damage large numbers of buildings, should check out the revised Substantial Damage Estimator. Both are available online:

Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference (PDF) (FEMA P-758)

Substantial Damage Estimator (includes a user’s manual, workbook, and the software) (FEMA P-758)

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)

Division 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)