NADO Research Foundation to Host Webinar on the NFIP Community Rating System and the RDO Role

Did you know that municipalities can get discounted flood insurance premiums for their residents when they implement public education, mapping, regulatory, and other strategies to reduce flood risks?  They do this by participating in theNational Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System, a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements.  These activities can also result in important safety, economic, fiscal, and quality of life benefits. Regional development organizations (RDOs) can play a critical part in facilitating local governments’ participation in the NFIP Community Rating System program.  RDOs can share information; provide GIS mapping services; collect data; support multi-jurisdictional activities that are eligible for credits; coordinate local, state, and federal partners; and much more.  On October 2 from 2:00-3:15 pm ET, the NADO Research Foundation is hosting a webinar titled “The National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System: An Introduction and Discussion of the RDO Role.”  Trainers from FEMA will provide an overview of the NFIP Community Rating System and facilitate a discussion on the RDO role in helping local governments take advantage of it. Click here to register for the webinar.  The NADO Research Foundation has applied for 1.25 AICP CM credits for this webinar; registrants will be notified once approval is received.  The webinar is conducted with support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.  Contact Megan McConville at [email protected] with any questions.