Floodplain Management
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Flood Hazard Management Program (FHMP) is the State Coordinating Office for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FHMP program staff work with FEMA and officials from NFIP participating communities to implement the NFIP in Massachusetts. The FHMP is a technical assistance program and has no regulatory authority. Program staff is available to provide technical assistance to all interested parties on issues such as the NFIP, floodplain management, floodplain building requirements, floodplain mapping, flood mitigation, and flood insurance.
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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a federal program, administered by FEMA, which makes subsidized flood insurance available in communities that agree to adopt corrective and preventative floodplain management regulations that will reduce future flood damages.
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Resources for Preparing, Recovery, and Repairing Your Home
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Did you know that most homeowner's insurance policies do not cover damages caused by flood?
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FEMA produces Flood Insurance Rate Maps, commonly known as FIRMS, to support the National Flood Insurance Program.
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"Appendix 120.G of the state building code defines the regulations that affect new construction and substantial improvements in flood hazard areas."
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Terms and definitions used by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Flood Hazard Management Program (FHMP).
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Contacts that are available to help answer any questions or concerns that you may have.
