Preparedness is the proactive phase of disaster management.
Steps include training personnel, developing adequate response plans, identifying necessary resources, conducting disaster exercises, and maintaining an Emergency Operations Center.
By coordinating response efforts between departments and stakeholders, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) allows the City to provide faster and more effective and comprehensive incident response and to avoid duplicated efforts which may result in a waste of limited resources.
This page provides an overview of the National Flood Insurance Program and shares additional information and links for property owners, claims adjusters, insurance professionals, lenders, surveyors and elected officials.