Region III Flood Map Resources

Protect Your Home from Flooding Brochure 2020

This brochure, titled 'Protect Your Home from Flooding: Low-Cost Projects You Can Do Yourself' focuses on identifying your flood risk and taking steps to prepare for potential flooding. It includes potential mitigation actions for both outside and inside your home, and additional web resources. This document provides an overview of mitigation actions which can potentially save lives and reduce the risk to property.

Understanding Flood Dangers in Central West Virginia: Lessons Learned from the June 2016 Flood

The floods of June 23 and 24, 2016, devastated communities in West Virginia. Repeated rounds of torrential thunderstorms dumped more than 9 inches of rain in the hardest-hit areas, and media reports referred to the storm as a “1 in 1,000-year event.” Many residents felt that the flooding was as bad as it could get. However, research by the United States Geological Survey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows otherwise. In fact, this type of event could happen more frequently than previously thought. It is critical to understand the June 2016 event so that West Virginia communities can take action to be safer in the future. This document includes findings from studies of flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs), as well as insurance, flood risk, and opportunities for government and other partners to mitigate and reduce future risk.

Agent Map Update Factsheet: From High-Risk to Low- to Moderate-Risk

When flood maps update, agents can play a critical role in helping clients understand their new flood risk and maintain the financial protection they need at the best rate.

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Flood Risk Communication Video Guide

This guide includes links to the videos and suggestions on how and when to use them to communicate on a variety of topics such as changing flood risk, coastal flood risk, the process of updating flood risk data and maps, community support, and mitigation.

FEMA Flood Risk Communication Toolkit for Community Officials

Introduces the Toolkit’s components and provides tips for discussing complex risk topics in a meaningful way.

FEMA Flood Risk Communication Toolkit for Community Officials -- Designing Effective Public Meetings

The components of the Flood Risk Communication Toolkit were developed to help community officials begin and maintain an open channel for communication. The Toolkit includes templates and guides for designing a communication plan, effective public meetings, and a social media strategy for addressing flood risk. It is supported by story maps and videos that visually communicate the objectives of updating flood risk data and maps. This document contains tools to help community officials plan and design more effective public meetings.

FEMA Flood Risk Communication Toolkit for Community Officials -- Social Media Guide

The components of the Flood Risk Communication Toolkit were developed to help community officials begin and maintain an open channel for communication. The Toolkit includes templates and guides for designing a communication plan, effective public meetings, and a social media strategy for addressing flood risk. It is supported by story maps and videos that visually communicate the objectives of updating flood risk data and maps. This document contains tools to help communities communicate more effectively using social media.

FEMA Flood Risk Communication Toolkit for Community Officials -- Communication Plan Guide

The components of the Flood Risk Communication Toolkit were developed to help community officials begin and maintain an open channel for communication. The Toolkit includes templates and guides for designing a communication plan, effective public meetings, and a social media strategy for addressing flood risk. It is supported by story maps and videos that visually communicate the objectives of updating flood risk data and maps. This document contains tools to help community officials design and prepare a communication plan.

FEMA Flood Risk Communication Toolkit for Community Officials – Appendix

The Flood Risk Communication Toolkit was developed to help community officials begin and maintain an open channel for communication. The Toolkit includes guides for designing a communication plan, effective public meetings, and a social media strategy for addressing flood risk. It is supported by story maps and videos that visually communicate the objectives of updating flood risk data and maps, and this Appendix. This document includes a collection of community engagement examples, organized by category.

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