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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - 2 - <br /> <br /> "stand alone" as the complete guidance needed, eliminating <br /> the need to rely on the Flood Insurance Manual for <br /> supplemental information. <br /> 2) add a warning statement that an Elevation Certificate is <br /> not a waiver of the Federal flood insurance purchase <br /> requirement, and <br /> 3) make the Certificate a complete package, consisting of a <br /> cover page, the actual Certificate, the completely rewritten <br /> instructions, and the reference level diagrams to assure a <br /> consistent level of accuracy. <br /> The citizens of your community can benefit in several ways when a <br /> FEMA Elevation Certificate is used. First, all flood insurance <br /> policies require an Elevation Certificate in order to properly <br /> rate all structures built after adoption of the Flood Insurance <br /> Rate Map where base flood elevation information is available. If <br /> your community already has an Elevation Certificate for a <br /> structure on file, the property owner would save the expense of <br /> obtaining a second certification. A second advantage is that <br /> the use and maintenance of a FEMA Elevation Certificate is one of <br /> activities that may qualify your citizens for a flood insurance <br /> rate reduction if your community elects to participate in FEMA's <br /> Community Rating System. <br /> FLOODPROOFING CERTIFiCATE FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES <br /> The Floodproofing Certificate language was revised to conform <br /> with current floodplain management requirements, and it provides <br /> introductory language regarding the appropriate usage of the <br /> certificate. <br /> Enclosed you will find one copy of both the revised Elevation and <br /> Floodproofing Certificates for your community's use. Both <br /> certificates are designed to be photocopied. However, additional <br /> copies of both certificates can also be ordered from FEMA. The <br /> address for ordering additional forms is: <br /> Federal Emergency Management Agency <br /> P.O. Box 70274 <br /> Washington, D.C. 20024 <br /> Attn: Publications <br /> Concurrently, copies of these Certificates are being distributed <br /> to insurance companies and agents for their use. If you or your <br /> staff have any questions or comments regarding the two <br /> Certificates, please contact your FEMA Regional Office. <br />