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National Flood Insurance Program and Floodplain Management Resources
Effective March 1, 2010, FEMA's contact center for the Map Service Center (MSC) will be consolidated into the current contact for the FEMA Map Assistance Center (FMAC). The phone number for MSC is therefore changing to 1–877–FEMA MAP (1–877–336–2627) and its current number will no longer be in service by the end of April 2010. Additionally, to reflect the consolidation of the contact centers the name of the expanded FEMA Map Assistance Center will change to the FEMA Map Information eXchange, or FMIX. The new version of the Elevation Certificate is now in effect. This new document incorporates new building diagrams and expanded instructions, among other changes. The phase–in period during which the old version of the Elevation Certificate was still accepted expired on March 31, 2010. Also please note that FEMA no longer issues paper maps (effective October 1, 2009) beyond a single set to participating NFIP communities. All map users should become familiar with FEMA's on–line Map Service Center for ordering and viewing digital mapping data. The National Research Council recently released its report (prepared by a committee on which Wendy Lathrop served) entitled “Mapping the Zone: Improving Flood Map Accuracy”. An executive summary of the report is available here as a 2.2 MB PDF. More information and full copies of the report are available through the National Research Council website by clicking here.
Floodplain Management News and Links
Return to top of pageThe new Elevation Certificate is now available for use. Ther grace period during which the old form was still accepted expired on March 31, 2010. The current form may be downloaded here. (PDF file, 200 KB) Please see our classes and training on use of this form and other floodplain management topics.
Return to top of pageFEMA's Technical Bulletins
Over the years, FEMA has issued eleven Technical Bulletins to clarify various land development and construction aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program. Whether seeking acceptable floodplain development techniques or looking for guidance relating to completion of the Elevation Certificate, the Technical Bulletins address a number of questions. The list of Technical Bulletins below can all be downloaded as PDF files from FEMA's website, which can be accessed by clicking here. Technical Bulletins 1, 2, and 5 were updated in August 2008.
Return to top of pageTraining and Seminars in Floodplain Management Cadastral Consulting offers seminars, in–house training, and consulting services in floodplain management. Please follow the links below for descriptions of present educational offerings. We are can also provide customized services in helping your staff or organization meet its needs.
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page last updated May 6, 2010 |