National Flood Insurance Program
The National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) is a federal program created in 1968 that allows citizens in participating communities to purchase insurance coverage for potential property damage as a result of flooding. This voluntary program for local communities is administered by the Mitigation Division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). The three components of the NFIP are:
In return for a local community adopting and enforcing local flood plain management regulations, flood insurance is available in the community. Currently over 300 Tennessee communities participate in the NFIP. Of all natural disasters, flooding is historically responsible for the most loss of life and the greatest damage to property in the state. There are currently over 21,000 stream miles that have identified flood hazard risks in Tennessee.
The Department of Economic and Community Development's Local Planning Assistance Office has been designated as the state agency responsible for the coordination of the NFIP. Coordination activities include assisting local governments in maintaining program compliance and serving as a state resource for program information and assistance.
If you have any questions or comments concerning the National Flood Insurance Program, please contact:
Dan Hawk
Director of Local Planning Assistance/NFIP Coordinator
Phone: (615) 741-2211
Email: Dan.Hawk@state.tn.us
Stanley Harrrison
Regional Planning Director/NFIP Primary Contact
Phone: (423) 434-6476
Email: Stanley.Harrison@state.tn.us
Michael Wood
Community Programs Director
Phone: (615) 741-1534
Email: Michael.Wood@state.tn.us
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