Albuquerque is investing in an improved storm water management system and has been recognized for these improvements. However, we have not received a community rating equal to the national average for flood management. Citizens think more progress has been made than the data suggest.

INDICATORS

• 19.1 FEMA National Flood Insurance Ratings and Comparisons

  LOCAL TREND:

Because a new flood plain map will not be approved until late 2008, it is not possible to measure whether the flood plain is increasing or decreasing in Albuquerque. A baseline of improvements to the storm water infrastructure has been established, but trend data are not available. Albuquerque has been recognized for improvements beyond the minimum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards and local residents with flood insurance have been rewarded with average premium discounts of $41.

  NATIONAL/REGIONAL COMPARISON:

Albuquerque voluntarily participates in the Community Rating System sponsored by the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program. Progress on 18 activities is assessed in this rating system and flood insurance premiums are reduced pursuant to a formula based on a community’s progress. Albuquerque ranks lower than the national average and well below Tucson’s and Austin’s ratings.

  CITIZEN PERCEPTION:

Albuquerque citizens think more progress has been made on this condition than the data suggest. Citizens rank progress on this condition in the top ten; while significant investments have been made, other jurisdictions seem to have made more progress. The FEMA Community Ranking System national average score is higher than Albuquerque’s score.

Opportunity to Improve	LOCAL TREND IS:	N/A
	ALBUQUERQUE, COMPARED TO OTHERS, IS:	Worse
	CITIZEN PERCEPTION COMPARED TO DATA:	Differs

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