Community Rating System

This fact sheet describes the distinguishing features of attached garages versus enclosures used for parking, to help users understand where to record information on the FEMA Elevation Certificate form.

Any community CRS Coordinator that has experienced a major flood knows first-hand about the all-consuming reorientation of community priorities as the community responds to the immediate needs of its residents, helps in recovery, and undertakes mitigation opportunities. The CRS program recognizes the demands upon the CRS Coordinator during these times. This fact sheet highlights common CRS themes that arise during the recovery after a major flood.

FEMA will host tribal consultations to discuss suggested approaches for a redesigned Community Rating System (CRS).

In addition to written comments, FEMA hosted three public virtual meetings to collect verbal comments from the public, including the private sector, government, Tribal Nations, and non-government entities. The meetings were held on Aug. 21 and 22. A public virtual meeting focused on Tribal Nations was held in August 2024.

In addition to written comments, FEMA hosted three public virtual meetings to collect verbal comments from the public, including the private sector, government, Tribal Nations, and non-government entities. The meetings were held on Aug. 21 and 22. A public virtual meeting focused on Tribal Nations was held in Aug. 2024.