Scout Dies at Philmont Scout Ranch
A Boy Scout has died during a flash flood at Philmont Scout Ranch in Northern New Mexico. News story here: http://www.koat.com/news/boy-scout-killed-in-flooding/33817388
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FEMA launches NFIP Call Center Pilot Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 15 launched a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) call center pilot program to serve and support policyholders with the servicing of their claims. Flood insurance claims can be complicated, and policyholders may have questions in the days and weeks following a disaster. The NFIP call center is […]
Preventing Mold After a Flood
PREVENTING MOLD: CLEAN IT, DRY IT OR DISCARD IT Not all of the damage from flooding takes place while your home or business is under water. Long after the flood waters have receded, mold and mildew can present serious and ongoing health issues. Oklahomans impacted by the severe storms and flooding that took place between […]
NM TADD Article
New Mexico’s Turn Around Don’t Drown (TADD) sign program has been recognized by the National Weather Service with an article in the NWS Aware Newsletter. Download the article here or here.
FEMA NFHL and Stay Dry Data
FEMA has released new NFHL and Stay Dry Data for use in Google Earth. Data is available to download here or from FEMA’s site directly. Instructions on using the data within Google Earth can be found here.
More TADD Press
KRQE has done a story about the Turn Around Don’t Drown signs that have been going up in New Mexico recently. NMFMA Chair Dave Turk was interviewed for the piece.
Turn Around Don’t Drown PSA
New Turn Around Don’t Drown PSA available from the NWS on YouTube.
4 Things to Know About Flood Insurance
4 Things to know about flood insurance Not all surcharges are created equal. Premiums can really skyrocket… …unless you’re prepared. Deductibles just got bigger.
New TADD Signs
New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) and the New Mexico Floodplain Managers Association (NMFMA) are proud to announce that recently acquired Turn Around Don’t Drown signs for Low Water Crossings across New Mexico have started to work their way into communities around the state. The first recipient was Curt Temple with […]
Federal Flood Risk Mngt Listening Sessions
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Implementation: Reminder: Register for Upcoming Listening Sessions; Comment Period Extended Please join FEMA and federal partners for Listening Sessions on the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Implementation. These sessions continue to provide the opportunity to listen, ask questions, and provide feedback on how federal agencies implement the Standard. FEMA, on […]