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Becomin .a prim LL Of <br /> - ••i }��rnx'4'_�'_'i"_ ��,`.,;."spc N <br /> FEMAestablished -+'gAelCTt+sef!d.e Cb''' ratin _ . <br /> Technical Partner <br /> ® (CTS}program <br /> Partners <br /> to increase local • Psregid. tiilneezamjsiof:" .. <br /> ractices�' _� <br /> -. . . <br /> involvement in,and P <br /> erstri Of,4006d qbd d ro <br /> bwii zip e fl. st t Y P cess and the flood hazard •Comm .� <br /> data developed as part bf that process.This program enables System ' <br /> ctiinmunites,a rir�iondT and State agencies-that have theoiiettelf <br /> interest,-ca abilities and tesburces to active Tor - �•> .: <br /> p be a e partners in receivalj ;; - <br /> FEMA's flood hazard mapping program. <br /> Another major objective and benefit of the CTP Program is the <br /> One of the major objectives of the CTP program is to recognize ability to leverage available.furlcjiing-And local data to make the <br /> States,regional agencies,and communities with proactive most of limited resources,Communities,Mates,and regional <br /> floodplain management programs that include identifying the agencies can take advautag -of hese bfrs_by�entering <br /> - lit <br /> flood risk and getting the information incorporated into official into an agreement yiitt% At.. <br /> FEMA flood hazard data.The CTP Program maintains national mapping adites atf ,;IJ 0100004 <br /> e e, tetl <br /> standards consistent with the NFIP-Regulations.The following 25th 06 bin <br /> are some of the benefits of Hein a CTP ? l tY. <br /> 9 participatiflginthe���'� <br /> • CTPs-are given an opportunity to develop more detailed <br /> maps by making local geospatial data a part of the FIRM <br /> To learn more about becoming a CTP,visit www.fema.gov/plan/pteveqt/fbin/dtp, <br /> or contact your FEMA regional office(see back page for contactinformatlon) Y <br /> Becoming an NI:IP Community Rating System Community <br /> The NFIP Community Rating To receive CRS credit,a community_must submita±GRS- , <br /> System(CRS)recognizes application to FNMA which identifiesfloodplaili m�gdfipnt <br /> community floodplain practices being implemented-bjl th$ctihunii'm j Ica <br /> management practices help with the application.After FEMA reviews and vr6rifles <br /> that exceed the minimum the application,the flood insurance premium discounts will <br /> requirements of the NFIP.CRS go into effect.The amount of flood insurance policy premium <br /> recognizes these efforts by discount depends on the number of CRS-credited activities a <br /> reducing the cost of flood insurance premiums from 5 percent community performs. <br /> to 45 percent for flood insurance policies in communities that Communi <br /> participate in the CRS, ty¢articipation in the CRS has many benefits: <br /> • Discounts for flood insurance premiums from 5 percent to <br /> Many Communities may already be doing activities that would 45 percent <br /> earn credit under the CRS which would reduce flood insurance .Enhanced public safety <br /> premiums for their citizens.Here are a few examples: <br /> •Adopting and enforcing more protective buildiAg standards • Reduced flood damage <br /> that result in safer new construction • Increased environmental protection <br /> • Informing the public about flood hazards and flood • Informed community residents supporting improved flood <br /> insurance and how to reduce flood damage protection measures that will make communities safer from <br /> • Preserving open space in the floodplain flood risks. <br /> To learn more about CRS,visit www.fema.gov/buslness/nfip/crs.shtm or call 317.848-2898 <br /> Adoption of Flood Insurance Rate Maps by Participating Communities 7 <br />