The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) established the National Flood Risk Management Program in May 2006 for the purpose of integrating and synchronizing USACE flood risk management programs and activities, both internally and with counterpart activities of the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), other Federal agencies, state organizations and regional and local agencies.  

Some of the specific goals of the National Flood Risk Management Program include:

• Providing current and accurate floodplain information to the public and decision makers,
• Identifying and assessing flood hazards posed by aging flood damage reduction infrastructure,
• Improving public awareness and comprehension of flood hazards and risk,
• Integrating flood damage and flood hazard reduction programs across local, state, and Federal agencies, and
• Improving capabilities to collaboratively deliver and sustain flood damage reduction and flood hazard mitigation services to the nation.

On this web site you will find more information about the vision and mission of the Program under Learn more about the National Flood Risk Management Program. Guidance and Policy provides access to existing and newly released policy and guidance relating to levee certification, inspections and other flood risk management related matters, including links to guidance documents issued by FEMA regarding levee accreditation and mapping for the National Flood Insurance Program. Frequently Asked Questions page answers many questions pertaining to the guidance and policies posted on the Guidance and Policy page. Current Issues and Topics in the News describes current events and provides access to media stories pertinent to flood risk management.  Proceedings from periodic meetings involving USACE districts and FEMA regions around the country can be found under Regional Coordination Activities. Presentations, Talking Points and Fact Sheets provides quick access to all the presentations, talking points and fact sheets found throughout the site.