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Meet Floody: The Alligator Bringing Flood Awareness to Life
Flood awareness isn’t the easiest topic to get people excited about, especially for kids, but Marrill McKarry, Coastal Zone and Floodplain Manager in St. James Parish, Louisiana, found a way to change that.
Nearly Half of Floodplain Managers Say that Rising Insurance Rates Are A Focus
With rising flood insurance rates, floodplain management teams are focused on reducing costs for residents and encouraging more coverage. Forerunner's survey highlights how participating in the National Flood Insurance Program's CRS can unlock savings while overcoming data management challenges with streamlined software solutions.
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.
