01/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/29/2025 13:48
During its meeting on January 28, 2025, the Bismarck City Commission approved continued participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) program. Bismarck's participation in the CRS program, based on its Class 7 rating, provides a 15% discount to flood insurance policy holders within the City of Bismarck and its Extraterritorial Zone (ETA). Property owners holding existing or new flood insurance policies are encouraged to review the policy with their insurance agent to take advantage of any qualifying discounts. The applicable National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community ID (CID) for Bismarck and residents within the ETA is 380149.
As part of the annual recertification process, the City of Bismarck verifies the continuation of its floodplain management activities and publishes an annual flood mitigation progress report. A copy of the report, entitled "Flood Mitigation Annual Progress Report" can be viewed or downloaded from the City website.
"The CRS program is an important voluntary incentive program recognizing and encouraging a comprehensive approach to floodplain management that rewards communities exceeding minimum floodplain management requirements," said Bismarck Emergency Manager Gary Stockert. "This program benefits Bismarck by conducting activities to better manage risk through public information, mapping and regulations, flood damage reduction, warning and response, and stormwater and drainage system maintenance."
Residents and business owners in the City of Bismarck and Extraterritorial Zone (ETA) may take advantage of a reduction in flood insurance premiums because of the City's active participation in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System.
For more information visit the City of Bismarck website.