Most FEMA resources, including many listed below, are available on FEMA's website. This list provides the link to recommended publications if electronic versions are available. If a resource is not available online, call the FEMA Distribution Center to order a copy: 1-800-480-2520.
- Georgia Floodmap Modernization Program
- National Flood Insurance Program
- No Adverse Impact
- Flood Maps
- Building Safer
- Risk Assessment, Planning and Grants for State and Local Governments
| Pub. # | Name of Resource | Intended Audience |
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| Georgia Floodmap Modernization Program | ||
| Georgia Floodmaps - Provides preliminary and effective Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) for the State of Georgia, as well as links to a host of information about the program. http://www.georgiadfirm.com |
Everyone | |
| National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) | ||
| Adjuster Claims Manual - Explains NFIP disaster response, policy changes, and basic adjustment issues. http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/claimsadj.shtm |
Flood Insurance Claims Adjusters | |
| F-084 | Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program - Explains the NFIP, including coverage, claims, flood maps, and FEMA’s repetitive loss strategy. http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/qanda.shtm |
General Public, Insurance Agents, Realtors, NFIP State Coordinators, Lenders, NFIP Bureau and Statistical Agents, and NFIP Write Your Own Companies |
| Becoming FloodSmart - Flood survivors describe the impacts that floods and flood insurance have had on their lives. Call (202) 646-4064 or email FloodSmart@dhs.gov. (Available on DVD or VHS) | State Insurance Commissioners, State and Local Officials, and Media | |
| F-665 | Facts About the National Flood Insurance Program - Increased Cost of Compliance - Explains Increased Cost of Compliance coverage. | Flood Insurance Policyholders |
| F-300 | How You Can Benefit From Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage (ICC) - Explains how NFIP policyholders in high-risk areas can get up to $30,000 to pay the cost to help bring their homes or businesses into compliance with their community's floodplain ordinance. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/nfip/f300_icc.pdf |
General Public, State and Local Officials, Homeowner Associations, and NFIP Policyholders |
| F-664 | Increased Cost of Compliance - Your Flood Policy Can Help You Rebuild - Encourages NFIP policyholders to file an ICC claim. | NFIP Policyholders, Insurance Agents, Homeowner Associations, and Local Officials |
| F-666 | Increased Cost of Compliance Checklist - Identifies eligible, substantially-damaged, and repetitive loss properties which may be eligible for ICC coverage. | Homeowners and Local Officials |
| F-663 | Increased Cost of Compliance: Creating a Safer Future - Explains how to file an ICC claim. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/nfip/f663_icc.pdf |
Flood Insurance Policyholders |
| FEMA 496 | Joining the National Flood Insurance Program - Outlines community participation requirements and the benefits of joining the NFIP. | Community Officials Interested in Participating in the NFIP |
| F-002 | Myths and Facts about the National Flood Insurance Program - Clarifies myths about the NFIP. http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/myth.shtm |
General Public, Insurance Agents, Realtors, NFIP State Coordinators, Lenders, NFIP Bureau and Statistical Agents, and NFIP Write Your Own Companies |
| National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Program Description - Offers a detailed overview and history of the NFIP. http://www.fema.gov/doc/library/nfipdescrip.doc |
State and Local Officials | |
| FEMA 301 | National Flood Insurance Program Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage (ICC): Guidance for State and Local Officials - Explains how ICC relates to the community’s administration of local floodplain management laws and ordinances, types of mitigation measures allowed, and availability of technical assistance. | State and Local Officials |
| NFIP Call Center - An agent referral program providing consumers with transfers to insurance agents in their community who sell flood insurance. Call 1-888-435-6637. http://www.floodsmart.gov/ |
General Public and Insurance Agents | |
| F-687 | NFIP Claims Handbook - Describes for policyholders what to do before, during, and after a flood. Filing and appealing flood insurance claims are covered as well. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/nfip/f687_claimshdbk.pdf |
NFIP Policyholders, Insurance Agents, and Homeowner Associations |
| MSC 500 and MSC 500B | NFIP Flood Insurance Manual - Contains rates, rules, and procedures. Hard copies and CDs can be purchased from FEMA's Flood Map Store. Call 1-800-358-9616. http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/manual.shtm |
Insurance Specialists and NFIP Write Your Own Companies (Note: Only one copy is needed for each JFO.) |
| NFIP Post Flood Outreach Materials CD - Contains electronic copies of many of the documents on this list, including the NFIP Claims Handbook and Summary of Coverage. (Order by e-mailing floodsmart@dhs.gov) | Insurance Commissioners, Disaster Response Staff, State and Local Officials, and Media | |
| FEMA 480 | NFIP: A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials - Materials supporting an in-depth training course on floodplain management leading to Floodplain Management Certification with the Association of State Floodplain Managers. | State Insurance Commissioners, State and Local Officials and/or Floodplain Managers |
| Summary of Coverage - Provides guidance on deductibles, what is and is not covered by flood insurance, and how items are valued at time of loss. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/nfip/summary_cov.pdf |
State Insurance Commissioners, and State and Local Officials | |
| F-685 | Managing Your Flood Insurance Claim - A step-by-step guide on how to submit a flood insurance claim. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/nfip/f685_claim.pdf |
General Public, Insurance Agents, Realtors, NFIP State Coordinators, Lenders, NFIP Bureau and Statistical Agents, and NFIP Write Your Own Companies |
| FEMA 81-31 | Elevation Certificate FEMA's new Elevation Certificate (EC) was approved for use, effective February 13, 2006, through February 28, 2009. The new form has been revised and now requires the certifier
to provide the square footage of the enclosed area below the elevated floor and at least two photographs
of the building, if the EC is being used to obtain flood insurance.
http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/elvinst.shtm |
General Public, Insurance Agents, Realtors, NFIP State Coordinators, Lenders, NFIP Bureau and Statistical Agents, and NFIP Write Your Own Companies |
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| Flood Maps | ||
| FEMA 495 | Adoption of Flood Insurance Rate Map for Participating Communities - Details how NFIP participating communities can adopt new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). | Local Officials |
| FEMA Map Store - Learn about your community's flood risks by viewing a FEMA flood risk identification map (Flood Insurance Rate Map). You can download portions of the map to your computer. http://www.msc.fema.gov/ |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| Flood Hazard Mapping Website & FEMA Map Assistance Center (FMAC) - Provides an overview of the information available on the program's web pages and from the call center. For copies, call the FEMA Mapping Call Center: 1-877-FEMA-Map. http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/index.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, Realtors, and State and Local Officials | |
| How to Read a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Tutorial - Web-based tutorial on how to read FEMA's maps that show levels of flood risks and that establish flood insurance rates. (The on-line tutorial is available under Other Tutorials) | General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
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| No Adverse Impact (NAI) | ||
| National Association of State Floodplain Managers No Adverse Impact (NAI) - White paper provides information on the concept of No Adverse Impact floodplain management takes place when the actions of one property owner are not allowed to adversely affect the rights of other property owners. http://www.floods.org/NoAdverseImpact/whitepaper.asp |
Builders, Code Officials, and Homeowners | |
| Building Safer | ||
| Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management - Provides information on balancing the impacts of human activity with the protection of coastal and marine resources. Useful for Georgia coastal counties. http://www.mass.gov/czm/ and http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart |
Builders, Code Officials, and Homeowners | |
| FEMA 347 | Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House - Provides an overview and case studies of 3 elevation techniques. A CD and video are also available. http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/fema347.shtm |
Builders, Code Officials, and Homeowners |
| FEMA 213 | Answers to Questions about Substantially Damaged Buildings - Provides guidance to local officials on determining if a building is substantially damaged in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program regulations. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/pubs/lib213.shtm |
State and Local Officials |
| FEMA 55 CD | Coastal Construction Manual - Provides detailed, technical guidance on how to build in coastal areas. Paper copies are available by request. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/pubs/lib55.shtm |
Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials |
| FIA-TB-11 | Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas: National Flood Insurance Program Interim Guidance - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on minimum NFIP requirements as well as best practices for crawlspace construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/tb1101.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FIA-TB-9 | Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls Below Elevated Buildings - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations on the design and construction of breakaway walls beneath elevated buildings in Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zones V, VE, and VI-V30). http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/job15.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FEMA 259 | Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures - Provides engineering design and economic guidance on technically feasible and cost-effective retrofitting measures for floodprone residences. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/pubs/lib259.shtm |
State and Local Officials, Builders, Architects, and Manufactured Home Installers |
| FIA-TB-10 | Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill in or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas Are Reasonably Safe from Flooding - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on building techniques, including the use of fill, that can be used to ensure structures are reasonably safe from flooding. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/tb1001.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FEMA 102 | Floodproofing Non-Residential Structures - Describes a variety of floodproofing strategies for commercial and industrial structures. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/fema102.pdf |
State and Local Officials, Builders, and Design Professionals |
| FIA-TB-2 | Flood-Resistant Materials Requirements for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations on the required use of flood-damage resistant construction materials for building components located below the Base Flood Elevation in Special Flood Hazard Areas (both A and V zones). http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/job4.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FIA-TB-5 | Free-of-Obstructions Requirements for Buildings in Coastal High Hazards Areas - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning obstructions to flood waters below elevated buildings and on building sites in Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zones V, VE, and V1-V30). http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/job10.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FEMA 499 | Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction Fact Sheets - Provides detailed technical guidance on how to build safer in coastal areas. Topics include: Moisture Barrier Systems, Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High Wind Areas; Foundation Walls, Lowest Floor Elevation. http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/mat_fema499.shtm |
Homebuilders and State and Local Officials |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Flooding - Electrical System (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2004.shtm |
General Public, Media, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Flooding - Exterior Walls (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2003.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Flooding - Fuel Tanks (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2005.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Flooding - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2006.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Flooding - Sewer Backflow Valves (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2007.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Wind - Brace Gable End Roof Framing (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2018.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Wind - Double Entry Doors (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2019.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Wind - Garage Doors (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2016.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Wind - Shutters or Plywood Window Covers (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2017.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| How-To-Series - Protecting Your Property From Wind - Trees and Potential Windborne Missiles (on-line only) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/how2020.shtm |
General Public, Media, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials | |
| FEMA 549 | Hurricane Katrina Mitigation Assessment Team Full Report - Available June 2006 | State and Local Officials and Design Professionals |
| FEMA 548 | Summary Report on Building Performance Hurricane Katrina 2006 - Provides a summary of the information that can be found in the full Mitigation Assessment Team Report on building performance observations, recommendations, and technical guidance. http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/mat_fema490.shtm |
State and Local Officials and Design Professionals |
| FEMA 85 | Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas - Provides technical guidance on installation methods designed to make manufactured homes more resistant to flood and wind forces. This manual is currently being revised. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/pubs/lib85.shtm |
State and Local Officials (especially code officials), Manufactured Home Installers, and Builders |
| FEMA 488 | Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Report -- Hurricane Charley - Observations, conclusions, and recommendations of the MAT in response to Hurricane Charley. http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/mat_fema488.shtm |
State and Local Officials and Design Professionals |
| FEMA 489 | Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Report -- Hurricane Ivan - Evaluation of building performance during Hurricane Ivan and the adequacy of current building codes, other construction requirements, and building practices and materials. http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/mat_fema489.shtm |
State and Local Officials and Design Professionals |
| FIA-TB-3 | Non-Residential Floodproofing Requirements Wet Floodproofing Requirements and Certifications - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning wet floodproofing of certain types of structures located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/job6.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FIA-TB-1 | Openings in Foundation Walls for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on the NFIP requirements for openings in below-Base Flood Elevation foundation walls for buildings located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR,AO, and AH. | State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FEMA 348 | Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage: Principles and Practices for the Design and Construction of Flood Resistant Building Utility Systems - Provides information on how to protect building utilities from flooding. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/pubs/pbuffd.shtm |
State and Local Officials, Builders, Homeowners, and Design Professionals |
| FEMA 550 | Recommended Residential Construction for the Gulf Coast: Building on Strong and Safe Foundations (Available June 2006) | State and Local Officials and Design Professionals |
| FEMA L-231 | Reduce Your Risk From Natural Disasters: Low-Cost Mitigation Measures - Describes mitigation measures to use in your home or business to reduce losses from natural disasters such as flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes. | General Public, Builders, Surveyors, Engineers, and State and Local Officials |
| FEMA 511 | Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding in B, C, X Zones - Identifies possible funding resources for and explains small flood control projects and measures that can be taken in B, C, and X zones. (Available on CD) |
State and Local Officials |
| Reducing Losses through the International Codes: Meeting Requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program - Developed in partnership with the International Code Council, this guide helps communities decide how to coordinate the International Codes with their floodplain management programs. (2005, 132 pages) http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/pubs/fldlossesb.shtm |
State and Local Officials | |
| FEMA 234, FEMA 234(S) | Repairing Your Flooded Home - Provides guidance to individuals on drying out a home, clean up, restoring utilities, financial assistance, rebuilding better and preparing for the next flood. Also in Spanish (FEMA 234S) (1992, 56 pages) | Homeowners and Local Officials |
| FEMA 311 CD | Residential Substantial Damage Estimator 2.2 (CD) - Provides guidance on determining if a building is substantially damaged in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. | State and Local Officials |
| FEMA 490 | Summary Report of Building Performance 2004 Hurricane Season - Observations, conclusions, and recommendations from post-disaster assessments in response to Florida’s 2004 hurricane season, during when the State was struck by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne, and Ivan. (2005, 54 pages) http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/mat_fema490.shtm |
State and Local Officials |
| L-233 | Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House - Provides an overview of shelter design and information on where to find more detailed guidance. (2004, tri-fold) | State and Local Officials, Builders, Homeowners, and Design Professionals |
| FEMA 320 | Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House - Provides detailed guidance and plans on shelter design for high wind storms. (2004, 28 pages + plans) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/saferoom/FEMA_320.shtm |
State and Local Officials, Builders, Homeowners, and Design Professionals |
| FIA-TB-0 | User's Guide to Technical Bulletins Including Key Word/Subject Index - A list of technical bulletins which outline minimum requirements on the building performance standards of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). (1999, 6 pages) http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/guide01.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
| FIA-TB-7 | Wet Floodproofing Requirements for Structures Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas - Technical Bulletin - Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning wet floodproofing of certain types of structures located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH. (1993, 19 pages) http://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/job14.pdf |
State and Local Officials and Builders |
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| Risk Assessment, Planning and Grants for State and Local Governments | ||
| FEMA 443 | Building A Disaster-Resistant University - A how-to guide and distillation of the experiences of six universities and colleges across the country that have taken measures to become more disaster-resistant. (2003, 64 pages) http://www.fema.gov/institution/dru.shtm |
University and College Administrators and State and Local Officials - Especially Planners |
| L-265 | Building Partnerships to Reduce Hazard Risks: Tips for Community Officials, Colleges and Universities - Provides a brief explanation on the benefits to both universities and their local communities when they collaborate to reduce risks. Includes a list of public and private sector resources that provide planning assistance to academic institutions. (2005, 2 pages) http://www.fema.gov/institution/collegebrochure.shtm |
State and Local Planners and Colleges and Universities |
| FEMA 470 | Disaster Mitigation Publications, Workshops and Planning Tools - Provides details on key FEMA mitigation planning guidance documents. (2004, 4 pages) | State and Local Planners |
| L-221, L-221(S) | Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) - Describes eligibility, criteria, cost share and funding limits in FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program. Also in Spanish (L 221S) (2002, 2 pages) http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/fma/index.shtm |
State and Local Planners |
| FEMA 386-1 | Getting Started: Building Support for Mitigation Planning - Describes how to engage the public in mitigation planning. Available as a book or CD. (2002, 92 pages) http://www.fema.gov/plan/mitplanning/howto1.shtm |
State and Local Planners |
| L-169 | Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - Explains the HMGP program, eligibility, types of projects funded, and the role of communities, States, and FEMA. (2005, 4 pages) | State and Local Planners and Historic Preservation Groups |
| Hazards United States, or HAZUS MH: What Could Happen? - Introduction of HAZUS loss estimation software that provides estimates of hazard-related damage before a disaster occurs. (2004, 2 pages) | Emergency Managers, Planners, State and Local Decision-makers, Other Federal Agencies, and Colleges and Universities | |
| FEMA 493 | HAZUS Annual Progress and Utilization Report for Fiscal Year 2004 - An analysis of the use of HAZUS loss estimation software in FY 2004. (2005, 68 pages) http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/hazus/dl_hazus04.shtm |
Emergency Managers, Planners, State and Local Decision-makers, and Other Federal Agencies |
| FEMA 386-6 | Integrating Historic Property and Cultural Resource Considerations into Hazard Mitigation Planning - Includes mitigation measures for historic buildings, and cultural resources including museum collections, art, books, and documents. (2005, 198 pages) http://www.fema.gov/plan/mitplanning/howto6.shtm |
State and Local Planners and Historic Preservation Groups |
| FEMA 364 | Planning for a Sustainable Future - Describes the link between community hazard mitigation and sustainability. (2003, 43 pages) http://www.fema.gov/plan/mitplanning/linkmitliv.shtm |
State and Local Planners |
| FEMA 421 | Planning for Post Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction - Chapters 3, 4 & 5 - Provides guidance on post-disaster recovery planning. Developed in partnership with the American Planning Association and the Planning Advisory Service. (1998, 346 pages) | State and Local Planners |
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