Maryland's Approach to SB 227 and Flooding Management

How SB 227 Can Enhance Floodplain Management • 147 communities participate in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Maryland • 16 participate in the NFIP's Community Rating System (CRS) Any community can adopt higher regulatory standards • Benefits: Reduced flood risk, additional CRS credit/lower flood insurance premiums (e.g., Stormwater Management, Floodplain Management Planning, Drainage System Maintenance, Flood Warning and Response, Dams) Maryland Department of the Environment NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM NFIP/CRS 54 54

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