FEMA Honors Community Rating System Award for Excellence Recipient in Gloucester County, Virginia
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The NFIP established the CRS Award for Excellence in 2010 to recognize individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and the CRS program, making strides in building their communities resilience. While all CRS communities are taking steps that improve their flood safety and resilience, certain communities stand out for their exceptional efforts to reduce their risk. "The CRS Award for Excellence showcases the outstanding effort individuals have taken to protect their communities from future flooding events," stated
The CRS Award for Excellence is a competitive, nation-wide award. It acknowledges individuals implementing floodplain management programs that reduce flood damage, and promotes the purchase of flood insurance through the NFIP. For eight years, the CRS Award for Excellence has recognized local professionals who have helped his or her community achieve success within and through the CRS program. As the CRS program continues to grow,
The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements. The program includes 10 different class rating levels based on the number and type of activities voluntarily initiated by the participating community. Each level corresponds to a percentage discount on
On behalf of the
For information about flood insurance, property owners should contact their insurance agent, visit www.FEMA.gov/national-flood-insurance-program, or call the NFIP's toll-free information line at
800-427-4661. To learn more about the CRS, visit www.FEMA.gov/national-flood-insurance-program-community-rating-system.
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