For Community Officials
This section provides resources helpful for community leaders.
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Information for Community Officials
- Georgia Flood Map Modernization Program Overview
- What Are Your Options of Study Types
- 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
- Vertical Datum Shifts
- Expanded Appeals and Protests Fact Sheet
- LOMC Revalidations and SOMAs
- 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