Flood Information / FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - The federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security that is tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from, and mitigating against man-made and natural disasters.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - A federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance protection against losses from flooding. This insurance is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods.

Knowing your flood risk and being prepared can help keep you and your family safe.

  1. 2008 FEMA Discount Policy Update (PDF)
  2. After the Flood - What Do We Do Now (PDF)
  3. Answers to Questions About the NFIP
  4. Association of State Floodplain Managers
  5. Drainage System Regulations (PDF)
  6. Flood Damage Reduction (PDF)
  7. Flood Protection Information (PDF)
  8. Flood Protection Techniques (PDF)
  9. Hire Licensed Contractors Protect Your Investment
  10. Homeowners Guide to Retrofitting
  11. Managing Your Flood Insurance Claim
  12. Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance Requirement (PDF)
  13. National Flood Insurance (PDF)
  14. Plan, Prepare and Protect (PDF)
  15. Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage
  16. Protecting Floodplain Resources
  17. Residential Condo Building Association Policy Covers More Condo Types (PDF)
  18. Sample Insurance Rates (PDF)
  19. Saving on Flood Insurance (PDF)
  20. Summary of Coverage
  21. Things to Know About Flood Insurance (PDF)
  22. Top 10 Facts Insurance Agents Should Know (PDF)
  23. Use NOAA Weather Radio! (PDF)
  24. Who Needs Flood Insurance (PDF)

Floodplain Management Plan and Stormwater Report 2016

  1. Stormwater and Flood Report 2016
  2. Town of Indian Shores Floodplain Management Plan 2016