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Know your Flood Zone

If you don`t already know your zone, visit www.region2coastal.com to view an updated flood map.

You can type in your address and it will take you directly there, with the base flood elevation and flood zones listed accordingly. Still confused? Use the contact tab on the webpage to submit questions, FEMA representatives will usually get back to you in a couple of business days.

Know your Terms

Knowing exactly what you`re talking about can be a huge help. Use the FEMA glossary at http://www.region2coastal.com/additional-resources-1/glossary

When you aren`t sure of the difference between the 100-year flood and the 500-year flood.

Brush Up on Biggert-Waters

If you still do not have a full understanding of Biggert-Waters, take the time to read about it. It`s probably not necessary that you read through the entire act, but http://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance-reform-act-2012#1 provides a very thorough overview of Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act 2012 with frequently asked questions, information and fact sheets. There is even a real estate-tailored section available at http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/32330?id=740