Pew Endorses FEMA's Flood Risk Management Standard

Comment letter says approach would help protect people and property in vulnerable areas

Speeches and Testimony May 5, 2016 Read time:

Projects: Flood-Prepared Communities

On May 5, 2015, Pew submitted comments to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in support of its draft revised Floodplain Management Guidelines. The proposal would provide guidance for state and federal agencies to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard.

Downloads Pew Endorses FEMA’s Flood Risk Management Standard (PDF)

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