By Jeff Shaw
The latest issue of Disaster Recovery Today “Floodplain Management: Sound Techniques to Improve Your Recovery” discusses floodplain management and its impact on FEMA reimbursements. Written by industry expert Jeff Shaw, this article takes an in-depth look at flood damage and explores the applicant’s ability to recover from this devastating peril.
Applying his extensive experience as a disaster recovery consultant, the author breaks down the concept of floodplain management into easily understood terms and helps clarify its interrelationship with the FEMA Public Assistance program. Mr. Shaw shares his insights about developing floodplain ordinances and procedures, addresses the issue of which eligible repair and replacement costs are paid for and by whom, defines applicable terms related to improvements, damage and market value, and discusses the consequences for failure to comply with floodplain management program requirements.
Read the full issue of Floodplain Management: Sound Techniques to Improve Your Recovery.