RAIN Community Rating System (CRS) User Group

The Community Rating System or CRS program is an incentive-based program through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which awards communities for going above and beyond the national flood insurance program regulations and minimum requirements. It incentivizes educational outreach to the public and higher standards of flood prevention. A CRS User Group is a forum for floodplain managers, government officials and other professionals involved in floodplain management to discuss and exchange ideas and best practices. For more detailed information, visit FEMA's Floodplain Management & Community Rating System.

LWI Region 5 has officially formed the RAIN CRS User Group as of May 20, 2022:

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RAIN - CRS User Group Program Information

Benefits of the CRS Program

Reduced Flood Insurance premiums for constituents (5%-45%)
- For more information on FEMA Risk Rating 2.0, please CLICK HERE.
  - Rate Explanation Guide
  - Discount Explanation Guide
  - Properties could be removed from the floodplain through flood mitigation improvements
Lower flood insurance rates help to maintain the value of waterfront properties, which may help to moderate property tax rates in the community in the long-term
Improves a communities overall documentation procedures
Grant applications will score higher
Cost savings as a result of a reduction in long-term damages caused by flooding
CRS communities have incentives to maintain and improve their flood programs over time
Citizens and property owners have increased opportunities to learn about flood risk, evaluate their individual vulnerabilities, and take action to protect themselves as well as their homes and businesses
CRS activities provide enhanced public safety, reduced damage to property and public infrastructure, avoidance of economic disruption and losses, reduced human suffering.