![]() ![]() Maintain Floodproofing Certificates and V-Zone Design Certificates for coastal high hazard areas (V-Zones, Coastal A-Zones) as appropriate.Maintain Elevation Certificates for all new development and.Have NFIP coverage for all municipal buildings.Be fully compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program.In exchange for our proactive efforts to reduce flood risk, flood insurance policyholders receive reduced flood insurance premiums for buildings and homes located in FEMA identified special flood hazard areas.Īs part of our participation in the CRS Program we must: The Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes communities for implementing floodplain management practices that exceed the Federal minimum requirements of the NFIP to provide protection from flooding. It does so by providing affordable insurance to property owners and renters and by requiring communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations.Ĭlick Here To Download our information sheet: Flood Protection for You & Your Property The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. Our Parish Participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System It’s the administration’s responsibility to uphold the flood prevention and protection ordinance adopted by parish council ( CHAPTER 17 – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE X – FLOOD PREVENTION AND PROTECTION). ![]() After a flood event the floodplain administration office assists property owners in navigating the various assistance programs and coordinates substantial damage assessments. Before a flood event the floodplain administration office works to educate property owners about their risk and available resources for assistance. The oversight of floodplain administration and stormwater management is located within the Office of Community Development. The mission of Tangipahoa Parish's Floodplain Administration is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community by minimizing public and private losses due to flooding conditions. ![]()
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