NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) Floodplain Management In case of a flooding emergency, communities should contact the State Emergency Coordination Center at 1-800-478-2337 or e-mail at secc@ak-prepared.com Floodplain management is a program focused on reducing flood damages through resilient community decision-making and implementation of preventive and, when required, corrective measures. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is one portion of the floodplain management toolbox. The NFIP provides minimum development standards for preventive and protective measures through improved land use and building practices, and encourages communities to evaluate and determine usage of higher standards. Participation in the NFIP is based on an agreement between a local government and the federal government. If the community adopts and enforces a floodplain management ordinance that meets program standards, the federal government will make flood insurance available within the community. Upcoming Training! Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) April 2024 Spring Breakup Outlook Report Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center: Daily River Breakup Map Alaska communities participating in the NFIP Alaska Floodplain Management Quick Guide Flood Insurance – buy or renew a policy, the flood risks and costs, before & after a flood, and flood maps Understanding and Evaluating Erosion Problems Flood Hazard Mitigation Handbook for Public Facilities NFIP FEMA website – General Floodplain Information Mitigation Mitigation refers to activities that eliminate or reduce the effects of a disaster. Two elements encompass mitigation: planning and projects. A Hazard Mitigation Plan is a guide to methods, projects, and actions that will make people and their communities less vulnerable to the effects of natural and human-caused hazards. The State Hazard Mitigation Officer, with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM), manages the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Alaska Mitigation Program Alaska Community Resilience Programs For More Information Harmony Curtis, CFMLocal Government SpecialistNational Flood Insurance Program CoordinatorDivision of Community and Regional AffairsDepartment of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1650Anchorage, AK 99501Phone: (907) 269-7904FAX: (907) 269-4563Email: harmony.curtis@alaska.gov Updated 09/09/2022