How The NFIP Works

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NFIP Flood Insurance

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How The NFIP Works Emergency Program of the NFIP 1. Community applies for participation in the NFIP either (a) as a result of interest in eligibility for flood insurance, or (b) as a result of receiving notification from FEMA that it contains one or more SFHAs. Application includes adopted resolutions or ordinances to minimally regulate new construction in SFHAs. 2. FEMA authorizes the sale of flood insurance in the community up to the Emergency Program limits. FEMA assesses the community’s degr

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