ReduceFloodRisk.org; A Tool To Understanding Your Flood Risk
The Association of State Floodplain Managers recently launched ReduceFloodRisk.org, an interactive flood mitigation resource library that helps property owners, especially those living in flood-prone areas, to better understand their flood risk. The tool also provides flood mitigation strategies for their particular property.
According to the ASFM, to the average property owner, flood risk mitigation can feel like an overwhelming task. We've all seen it way too often ... People don’t know where to start, so they put it off until it’s too late. One of the goals of Reduce Flood Risk is to put people on a path toward understanding their flood risk and arming them with the knowledge they need to reduce that risk. At the heart of Reduce Flood Risk is a decision-making engine that guides property owners through a series of questions to help them understand their current flood risk and the specific steps they can take to better protect their home or business.
The mitigation options on Reduce Flood Risk can be filtered by key attributes, such as cost, complexity, and level of required maintenance. The site also features a variety of resources on flood risk, flood insurance, financial assistance options, who to contact with questions, and links to more in-depth information and guidance.
Watch this video for a quick guide to ReduceFloodRisk.org