Adobe Systems
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Overview
wNFIP – provides federally-backed flood insurance to participating communities
wHouston – in NFIP since 1973
wCommunity rating system (CRS), created in 1990, encourages community participation
wCRS – premium rates are adjusted by class (1 – 10)
wReduced premiums in floodplain:
w   Class 9 – 5%;  Class 8 – 10%;  Class 7 – 15%
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