Davidson County Participates in NFIP CRS, Issues Flood Risk Notices
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What happened
Metro Water Services mailed annual flood risk notices to 18,000 properties in designated floodplains and floodways within Davidson County. The notices advise residents of their flood risk and provide guidance on risk management. Metro Water Services noted that all streams within Metro Nashville are subject to flooding, even if properties are not in a designated floodplain. Davidson County has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program since 1982.
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Why it matters
Davidson County's participation in the NFIP makes residents and businesses eligible for flood insurance through FEMA. Furthermore, participation in the NFIP Community Rating System offers a flood insurance discount to residents and businesses in the county.
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Who's involved
- Davidson CountyCounty that participates in the NFIP Community Rating System and mailed flood risk notices
- NashvilleCity within Davidson County where Metro Water Services warned homeowners about flood risk
- MetroMedia entity associated with Metro Nashville and Metro Water Services
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Goodlettsville may benefit from county's flood insurance discountGoodlettsville residents may receive a 10% flood insurance discountLikely
- Flood risk notices may influence Nashville's local insurance marketIncreased flood risk awareness may influence Nashville's local insurance marketPossible
- Flood risk notices may prompt city council policy reviewFlood risk notices may prompt the city council to review local flood management policies.Possible
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The entities involved
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Davidson County
county in Tennessee, United States