Wednesday, 07 January 2009 Recent Articles Eligible or Ineligible for NFIP Coverage? Defines Building eligibility requirements for NFIP insurance. (2/5/2008) Webinars: Another NFIP Training Option Explains how web seminars are used for NFIP training. (2/5/2008) This Is the Map Service Center Offers information about flood mapping resources. (2/5/2008) Wildfires Increase Flood Hazards Highlights flood risks for California properties hit by recent wildfires. (1/7/2008) Digital Vision Describes FEMA efforts to digitize flood maps. (1/7/2008) One Town, Two NFIP Communities Reports on how one unusual town participates in the NFIP. (1/7/2008) Online Mapping Tutorials Describes multimedia FEMA map modernization tutorials. (12/14/2007) Check It Out! Introduces recent enhancements to the FEMA Information Resource Library. (12/14/2007) Related Links - NFIP Website - FloodSmart Website - Insurance Professional Info - FEMA Mitigation Info - Watermark e-Notification - Archive of Printed Watermarks Other Links - NFIP Bureau Services - NFIP Videos - Location Validation - Forms - Acronym/Glossary List

Articles appearing on the e-Watermark website or from the Watermark newsletter that relate to mitigation. Bringing the Gulf Coast Up To Speed FEMA offers mitigation and planning assistance to Gulf Coast governments. (08/01/2007) Controlling Flood Damage Flood control now means more than levees and dams. (06/01/2007) Mid-Course Adjustment: Flood Maps Adjustments to FEMA's Map Mod project serve vulnerable populations. (03/01/2007) Behind the Levees Some levees may provide insufficient protection from flooding. (02/01/2007) Supporting Local Loss Reduction Planning New tools track hazards and guide growth. (Watermark 2007, No. 1) Frequently Used FEMA Mitigation Webpages Quick links for FEMA's website. (Watermark 2007, No. 1) Tracking Severe Repetitive Losses Pilot program to mitigate the most severe repetitive loss properties. (Watermark 2007, No. 1) Strong Building Codes Limit Hurricane Damage How one community uses codes for protection. (12/01/2006) Mitigation Saves A National Institute of Building Sciences study demonstrates that FEMA's mitigation initiatives translate into direct savings for taxpayers. (Watermark 2006, No. 2) Hillsbrough County Tests Map Mod Outreach A Florida community successfully partners with the NFIP's FloodSmart campaign to prepare the public for map changes. (Watermark 2006, No. 2) CRS Gains Class improvements in the Community Rating System and the new premium reductions received by NFIP policyholders in the communities that earned them. (Watermark 2006, No. 2) Simple Retrofitting Can Save Money... and Your Home New flood vents save a Louisiana home from Hurricane Katrina flooding. (Watermark 2006, No. 2) Check out FloodSmart.gov! Business-Driven Technologies. Last Modified: Tuesday, 27 May 2008

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