NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) | UNITED STATES FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Seeks to reduce flood risk by adopting and enforcing floodplain management ordinances and identifying and mapping the nation's floodplains. Provides communities with strategies to reduce flood risk. Offers federally backed flood insurance through licensed insurance agents in participating communities.

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Physical Address

500 C St. Sw, Washington, DC 20472

Hours

24 hrs a day, 7 days a week

Voice

(800) 588-9822

Toll-Free | National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System

Voice

(888) 379-9531

Toll-Free | National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Voice

(800) 621-3362

Hotline | 800-621-FEMA

Application process

Phone for information or go to Web site 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.

Fee

Fixed fee for insurance

Eligibility

Serves communities (cities, townships, villages etc.). For flood insurance must be a homeowner, renter, or business in a participating community.

Agency info

UNITED STATES FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Prepares for emergencies and disasters. Helps people and institutions recover from disasters by providing emergency aid and educates the public about emergency preparedness measures. Administers the National Flood Insurance program.