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Monday, 05 January 2009
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Eligible or Ineligible for NFIP Coverage?
Defines Building eligibility requirements for NFIP insurance. (2/5/2008)

Webinars: Another NFIP Training Option
Explains how web seminars are used for NFIP training. (2/5/2008)

This Is the Map Service Center
Offers information about flood mapping resources. (2/5/2008)

Wildfires Increase Flood Hazards
Highlights flood risks for California properties hit by recent wildfires. (1/7/2008)

Digital Vision
Describes FEMA efforts to digitize flood maps. (1/7/2008)

One Town, Two NFIP Communities
Reports on how one unusual town participates in the NFIP. (1/7/2008)

Online Mapping Tutorials
Describes multimedia FEMA map modernization tutorials. (12/14/2007)

Check It Out!
Introduces recent enhancements to the FEMA Information Resource Library. (12/14/2007)

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    The watermark.nfipstat.com website brings you web-exclusive news as well as articles published in the National Flood Insurance Program's Watermark newsletter. The Watermark is published several times annually by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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    Important NFIP Telephone Numbers [Back to Top]
    NFIP Telephone Center
    800-427-4661 Answers general flood insurance and claims questions for WYO companies.
    800-427-5593 TDD
    FloodSmart Call Center
    888-435-6637 Responds to questions from consumers who would like a referral to an insurance agent or want to receive a flood insurance information package.
    888-786-7693 Assists insurance agents who want to sign up for FloodSmart's agent referral program.
    NFIP Direct Servicing Agent/Customer Service
    800-638-6620 Answers policy-related questions from independent agents and policyholders who have policies written by independent agents.
    800-767-4341 Answers claims-related questions from independent agents and policyholders who have policies written by independent agents.
    FEMA Map Assistance Center
    877-336-2627 Provides information about flood hazard maps and map changes that remove a property from the floodplain (LOMAs, LOMRs, LOMCs).
    Map Service Center/FEMA Map Store
    800-358-9616 Provides basic mapping information research (e.g., map panel, effective date, community number) and distributes flood maps and Flood Insurance Studies, the Flood Insurance Manual, and Community Status Book.
    FEMA Distribution Center
    800-480-2520 Distributes free NFIP forms and public awareness materials.
    301-497-6378 Fax
    Lender Information
    800-611-6125 Responds to questions from lenders about NFIP policies and lending requirements.
    Disaster Assistance
    800-621-3362 Assists flood victims in applying for disaster assistance or checking the status of their disaster assistance claim.


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