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:
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. |
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