Certification
Many communities face increasing flood-related disaster losses, emphasize mitigation to alleviate the cycle of damage-rebuild-damage, and recognize the need for professionals to adequately address these issues. ASFPM has established a national certification, called the Certified Floodplain Manager program for floodplain managers, which recognizes qualified professionals and promotes professional development. This results in enhanced knowledge and performance of floodplain management professionals.
The following summarizes responses from respondents who were asked if they had heard of the CFM program; whether they have a license or certification; and if they were a CFM.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or Other
Familiarity with the CFM, certification/licensure, and being a CFM appears to be influenced by community size.
Funding
Current Funding Sources
Respondents were asked to identify primary funding sources for their floodplain management office or program. Approximately 65.6% of the questionnaire participants identified one or more of the revenue sources listed in the graphic as supporting their floodplain management program, with 30.8% indicating they utilized two or more of the listed sources. Conversely, 30.4% of the respondents responded “No” or “Do not know” to the question, and 4% gave no response to the question. With the exception of Charitable funding, a community’s population appears to increase the likelihood of utilizing each of these funding mechanisms.
Currently Funded and Administered Mitigation Assistance
Some communities provide mitigation assistance to residential or commercial property owners for activities that reduce flood losses. Programs include, but are not limited to, grants, low-interest loans, tax credits, and technical assistance programs. These mitigation programs are designed to incentivize property owners to improve their properties. The community benefit is the hope that the investment will result in increased property values, and ultimately, additional tax revenue. Questionnaire respondents replied to the question, “Does your community have any of the following programs that are locally funded and administered to support activities that reduce flood losses?” While few communities offer this support, of those communities that identified that they funded or administered a mitigation assistance program, community population appears to influence the existence of these options.
Download the final report, appendices and addendum at the links below:
Local Floodplain Management Programs in Review 2024
Local Floodplain Management Programs 2024: Appendix A
Local Floodplain Management Programs 2024: Appendix B
Local Floodplain Management Programs 2024: Appendix C
Local Floodplain Management Programs 2024: Addendum