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Flood Insurance - How it relates to roles/RESPONSIBILITIES of floodplain administrators
Flood Insurance Quick Bites
The NFIP: history and goals
This video explains how the 1927 flood, and later flood-related disasters, led to early flood control efforts in the United States, including the most significant flood control program in the country today. By Iowa State University, Extension and Outreach.
Video Length: 5 Minutes 48 Seconds
Flood insurance: is purchase required? What can be insured?
This video addresses several flood insurance topics including the circumstances under which property owners are required to purchase flood insurance, what can and cannot be insured through flood insurance policies, and minimum and maximum flood insurance coverage limits. By Iowa State University, Extension and Outreach.
Video Length: 12 Minutes 16 Seconds
Flood INsurance: Premiums, Purchasing, and Other benefits
This video discusses the process for purchasing flood insurance, provides an overview of the factors that influence insurance rates, and explains Increased Cost of Compliance coverage. By Iowa State University, Extension and Outreach.
Video Length: 4 Minutes 24 Seconds
Flood Insurance Deep Dives
Theory of Elevation Rating
Rating Flood Insurance: The Theory of Elevation Rating. Interactive web-based independent study course from FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (Course IS 1102) guides insurance professionals through the steps to properly determine the Lowest Floor Elevation for Post-FIRM buildings based on information on the FEMA Elevation Certificate. Primary audience: Property and casualty insurance agents.
Course length: 2 hours
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Flood Insurance Resources
The Cost and benefits of building higher
The Costs and Benefits of Building Higher - a brochure. In addition to damage protection, higher building elevation can reduce flood insurance premium. *Please note that New York State has higher standards for new construction and substantially improved buildings.
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Flood Insurance Library
Flood Insurance Library - This site includes links to publications, reports, guidance and informational materials about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Links to some of the most significant NFIP training materials are included such as the Flood Insurance Manual.
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Flood Smart Website
The official site of the NFIP. It provides information on flood insurance and for policy holders.
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