The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a partnership between a municipality and the federal government. Municipalities participate by agreeing to adopt and enforce a floodplain management ordinance that meets FEMA’s criteria, and in return all residents in those communities can purchase flood insurance.
OPD administers the NFIP in New Hampshire. We provide technical assistance, training on floodplain management, and promote practices that reduce flood losses.
Currently, 94% of the state, or 220 municipalities, have joined the NFIP. (
See the participation map.) To determine whether the program is right for your community, check out
Joining the NFIP.
You can also learn about the NH Floodplain Management Program with
OPD's Introductory Video and
Story map.
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For more information, contact:
sarah.m.thunberg@livefree.nh.gov