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Goal 2: Mitigate Flood Risks and Protect Stormwater Infrastructure
Objective 2: Enhance Awareness of Stormwater Risk
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Core Program for Public Develop and Implement New Projects Listed in Public Works
PS Information (PPI) the PPI Plan Adopted by Council and Approved
2.2.1 FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) Program
Summary:
Estimated Actual
City Council adopted the City’s Floodplain Program for Outreach Task Completion Completion
Public Information (PPI) Plan in FY 2020. This PPI plan Task 1 Jan. 2024
improves flood hazard outreach and education initiatives Task 2 Apr. 2024
for the City’s CRS Program. CRS is a federal program that Task 3 July 2024
recognizes, encourages, and rewards – by using insurance
premium adjustments – community and state activities
that go beyond the minimum requirements of the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The development and implementation of outreach
initiatives listed in the PPI plan will assist in improving flood
insurance coverage in the City and strengthen and support
the aspects of the NFIP. Developing and implementing PPI
outreach projects include but are not limited to:
• Task 1: Develop outreach material for
Entertainment District visitors, businesses, Short-
Term Rental property owners, and Chamber of
Commerce.
• Task 2: Update local insurance agent/real estate
agent outreach project and create written flood
insurance outreach materials.
• Task 3: Create Critical and Vulnerable Facilities
outreach program to include presentations and
written material.

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