Flooding in Maine is largely the result of coastal storms, heavy spring rains, runoff, and ice jams. This flooding has been responsible for millions of dollars of property damage. No private flood insurance is available to insure property against loss from floods; the risk has been found too high by private insurers. There are approximately 33,000 structures at risk of flooding in Maine. Your community can assist citizens in protecting their property from losses due to flooding by joining the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Aerial View of the Presumpscot River
at Route 302 in Westbrook, Maine on October 22, 1996.
Photograph by John Patriquin, The Portland Newspapers.
Top Ten Facts for Consumers
FEMA has released the National Flood Plain
Insurance Program's brochure "Top
Ten Facts for Consumers". This brochure is a
great place to start if you have basic questions about
flood insurance.
Flooding in Maine
This slide show offers a general overview of some of the larger floods to effect Maine (PDF 7.5MB)
What is the Map Modernization Process?
A powerful tool for multi-hazard risk management. Find
out more information (PDF 483KB)
Professional Liability
For
Construction in Flood Hazard Areas
Read this new document prepared by the Association of State Floodplain Managers on the liability of architects, engineers, landscape
architects, surveyors, floodplain managers and other professionals in designing or
constructing structures that are subsequently damaged by flooding. (PDF 236 KB)
Is Your Community Participating in the NFIP?
To see if your community is already participating in the NFIP check the FEMA Maine Community Status Book.
Interactive Graphics of Hurricane Katrina's
Impact on the City of New Orleans
This interactive graphic shows the chain of events that led to the flooding of New Orleans, LA. Breached levees and flooded land is shown in the order of each event.
Workshops and Training Opportunities
ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager ProgramThe Association of State Floodplain Managers has
established a national program for professional
certification of floodplain managers. The program recognizes
continuing education and professional development that enhance
the knowledge and performance of local, state, federal, and
private-sector floodplain managers.
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)There are always training opportunities available
at the Emergency Management Institute. Please visit the EMI
web site, where you will find a full catalog of all the
courses offered throughout the year.
FEMA Surveyor's Guide to the Elevation CertificateThe Elevation
Certificate web-based training module was designed to help
surveyors, engineers, and architects complete the FEMA Elevation
Certificate correctly.
