Floodplain Management and Community Safety

What is the primary goal of the National Flood Insurance Program in Texas?

• To provide financial aid to flood victims

• To regulate insurance companies

• To ensure community safety from flooding

• To build new floodplains

What is a Community Assistance Visit (CAV) primarily used for?

• To build new infrastructure in flood-prone areas

• To conduct a comprehensive review of a community's floodplain management

• To provide financial support to communities

• To relocate communities from floodplains

Which communities are prioritized for CAVs?

• Communities with no flood history

• Communities with recent and expanding development in floodplains

• Communities with high insurance claims

• Communities with no development plans

What is the role of the co-pilot during floodplain inspections?

• To conduct interviews with local residents

• To take notes manually

• To use an app for data collection and guide the tour

• To drive the vehicle

What is the Texas Water Development Board's role in floodplain management?

• To build flood barriers

• To provide fines for non-compliance

• To enforce regulations directly

• To support local enforcement and provide technical assistance