The Community Rating System (CRS) is a national program developed by FEMA that recognizes, encourages, and rewards community activities and programs that go above the minimum requirements for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The goals of the CRS are to:
The City of Fort Lauderdale is currently a Class 7, which equates to flood insurance premium reduction of 15% for properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (Zones AE, AO, AH, and VE); or 10% for those in Zone X.
The Program for Public Information (PPI) is a planning tool used to provide a coordinated approach to flood hazard outreach. The City of Fort Lauderdale is in the process of developing a PPI to improve communication with citizens, and to provide information about flood hazards, flood safety, flood insurance, ways to protect property and natural floodplain functions. Click here for more information.
For further information on the CRS Program or the City of Fort Lauderdale's CRS efforts, please contact the CRS Coordinator, Mark Hagerty, at 954-828-6133 or by email at MHagerty@FortLauderdale.com.