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What Makes the Biggest Difference in Building More Resilient Communities? Floodplain Managers Weigh In
Discover the most effective floodplain management measures, based on insights from Forerunner's latest survey.
One in Three Communities Are Unaware of Flood Risk, Survey Shows—But Lack of Staffing, Resources Are Main Obstacles
Floodplain managers face significant challenges in preparing communities for flooding, including limited resources, staffing shortages, and difficulty managing data. Despite these obstacles, priorities such as improving flood risk communication, lowering insurance costs, and modernizing operations remain crucial. Learn how Forerunner is helping communities enhance flood resilience through streamlined processes and better data management.
How CAVs Work for States: Streamlining Compliance and Floodplain Management
Community Assistance Visits (CAVs) play a crucial role in ensuring that communities remain compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These visits allow FEMA and state floodplain management (FPM) teams to assess and support communities in meeting their floodplain management obligations. This blog explores how CAVs work, who is responsible, and how the process is evolving.
Repetitive Loss Area Analysis – Why a Community Might Need One
Learn how a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) helps communities address repetitive flood damage by identifying flood-prone properties, assessing risks, and implementing targeted mitigation strategies. This guide covers the 5-step RLAA process and the benefits of developing an RLAA, including Community Rating System (CRS) credits for flood risk management.
Understanding the Community Rating System (CRS) Classes
Understanding the differences in the classes of the Community Rating System is key to success in the program. Learn more in this blog.
