For Community Officials
This section provides resources helpful for community leaders.
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Information for Community Officials
- Georgia Flood MAP Program Overview
- What Do You Need for Each Study
- Georgia Flood Map Production Process
- Timeline for DFIRM Adoption
- Reviewing Preliminary Data - A Guide for Community Officials
- Flood Insurance and the Georgia Map Modernization Project
- Homeowner FAQ - The Effects of Revised Flood Maps
- Grandfathering Rules for Insurance Agents
- Preferred Risk Policy Extension - Low Cost Option
- Vertical Datum Shifts
- Expanded Appeals and Protests Fact Sheet
- LOMC Revalidations and SOMAs
- Effects of Map Change - Know Your Options
- Preferred Risk Policy Extension - Low Cost Option
- The Benefits of Flood Insurance vs. Disaster Assistance
- Information About Your Community Ordinance
- How to Adopt a Floodplain Management Ordinance
- Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance - Riverine
- Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance - Coastal
- Metro North Georgia Water Planning District - Model Ordinance
- Georgia Coastal Technical Update
Template Outreach Material for Community Officials
- Internal Talking Points - Pre-Preliminary Release of Maps
- Insurance Professional Fact Sheet
- Lender Fact Sheet
- Realty Professionals Fact Sheet
- Building Professionals Fact Sheet
- Public Fact Sheet - Preliminary Release of Maps
- Public Talking Points - Preliminary Release of Maps
- Advertisement for Open House - Preliminary Map Release
- Press Release - Preliminary Map Release
- Sample Letter to Property Owners Mapped Into SFHA
- Sample Letter to Property Owners Mapped Out of SFHA
- Short News Article - Post Letter of Final Determination
- Public Talking Points - Post Letter of Final Determination
- Post Preliminary Fact Sheet
- Press Release - Post Letter of Final Determination
- Example Mapping Web Page - Home Page
- Example Mapping Web Page - Resources
- Example Mapping Web Page - Understanding Effects
- Map Project Brochure
- Georgia DFIRM Bookmark