FEMA established the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) program to collaborate with state and local floodplain management programs to map the nation’s flood hazards. The program has been very successful in supporting and strengthening state and … Continued
The No Adverse Impact (NAI) approach to floodplain management provides local floodplain managers with a process that is beneficial, legally acceptable, palatable, and understandable to the community as a whole. Courts have broadly and consistently … Continued
Local-level planning provides a framework for local governments to lessen the impacts of natural disasters, including flooding. Many local governments undertake multi-hazard mitigation planning to engage their community in understanding risks and developing mitigation actions. … Continued
Science and technology for flood hazard identification and flood risk assessments has advanced throughout the 50-year history of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Although FEMA has made progress modernizing the flood mapping process, there … Continued
This third of five Advancing the Integration of Clean Water Act and Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning and Implementation project workshops was held January September 21-23, 2023 in Florida. The workshop aimed to facilitate collaborative partnerships … Continued
This first of five Advancing the Integration of Clean Water Act and Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning and Implementation project workshops was held September 12-13, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The workshop aimed to facilitate collaborative partnerships … Continued
This second of five Advancing the Integration of Clean Water Act and Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning and Implementation project workshops was held September 16-18, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The workshop aimed to facilitate collaborative partnerships … Continued
The No Adverse Impact (NAI) approach to floodplain management is a principle that leads to a process that is beneficial, legally acceptable, palatable, and understandable to the community as a whole. Courts have broadly and … Continued
Join us for this free, interactive training class on best practices, legal considerations and challenges associated with reducing long term flood risk within your communities. This 6-hr workshop will provide practical knowledge for community planners; … Continued
Workshop Materials Event program (including agenda, handouts, and glossary) Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard exercise handouts Group Exercise: The Coast Model of the Watershed Game for Local Leaders The Watershed Game is an interactive … Continued