Introduction to FFRMS

In a significant move to bolster community resilience against flooding, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published a Final Rule to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). This forward-thinking standard is designed to address the increasing flood risks exacerbated by climate change, helping to protect communities, lives, and property.

Why FFRMS Matters

Flooding has repeatedly threatened communities across the United States, revealing the inadequacy of traditional flood management strategies based on historical data. The FFRMS ad