FEMA 480 - NFIP Floodplain Management Requirements

FEMA 480 - NFIP Floodplain Management Requirements: A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials

This study guide and desk reference can serve two purposes. First, it can be used as a study guide to enhance the knowledge and skills of local officials responsible for administering and enforcing local floodplain management regulations. It is also intended to broaden their understanding of floodplain management strategies that can be applied at the local level.

Secondly, the study guide can be used as a desk reference that you can refer to when specific issues arise as you implement your floodplain management ordinance. Guidance is included on how to handle many of the issues and information provided that will help you explain the requirements to citizens of your community.

While any interested person may use this study guide and desk reference, it is written specifically for the local official who is responsible for administering his or her community's floodplain management regulations.

FEMA Publication No.: FEMA 480
Date: February 2005
Binding: 3-ring binder (582 pages)
Language: English
Item weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz.
Dimensions: 11.73 Inches (L), 11.5 Inches (W)