Dallas residents to benefit from 35% flood insurance discounts after city achieves Class 3 CRS rating
Dallas, Texas – The City of Dallas has achieved a notable distinction in floodplain management, earning a Class 3 rating in the Community Rating System (CRS) program, as recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6. This prestigious recognition was formally presented on Wednesday, October 16, thus emphasizing the city’s extraordinary efforts in improving and beyond the basic criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Tony Robinson, FEMA’s Region 6 Regional Administrator, gave David Phan, Dallas Water Utilities’ Floodplain Administrator, the award in a ceremony honoring Dallas’s leadership and dedication to outstanding floodplain management. The proactive attitude of the city not only protects the surroundings but also helps its citizens through the use of large flood insurance savings.
Dallas joined the voluntary Community Rating System Program in 1991, which aims to inspire cities across the nation to implement above-average flood control measures outside the minimum standards of the NFIP. Dallas is among only 12 to receive a Class 3 grade among the more than 1,500 municipalities throughout the nation. Dallas’s accomplishment establishes it as the most highly ranked community in Texas, therefore highlighting its commitment to strong flood control and safety procedures.
Dallas’s high CRS rating will benefit its citizens but especially those living in the Special Flood Hazard Area. They are qualified for a 35% discount on flood insurance rates, a significant financial relief that emphasizes the real advantages of careful floodplain management. Residents outside the identified high-risk flood zones also get a 10% discount on their flood insurance premiums.
The city’s administration strongly advises all businesses and residents to consider using the lower rates by getting flood insurance, therefore guaranteeing protection against possible flood damage. The Floodplain and Drainage Management Program of Dallas Water Utilities provides easily available information and direction on the NFIP and the particular benefits for Dallas residents.
Dallas Water Utilities provides tools and contact details to assist individuals interested about the advantages or have questions regarding the floodplain management projects of the city. Residents can contact the Floodplain Management office directly at 214-948-4690 or via email at [email protected]. The improved CRS rating not only marks a turning point but also a continuous dedication to the safety and financial well-being of the Dallas residents as the city keeps developing on its flood control methods.
