Talbot County, Maryland ABOUT US DEPARTMENTS PLANNING AND ZONING FLOOD INFORMATION COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM County Council Departments Employment Mission Statement Other Local Agencies Organizational Chart Our History Talbot County Charter Talbot County Code Talbot County Seal COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM Talbot County has been participating in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) since 2014. The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and rewards community floodplain management that exceeds minimum requirements set forth by the NFIP. The CRS has three goals: 1. Reduce flood damage to insurable property. 2. Strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program. 3. Encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management. Currently, Talbot County is rated as a Class 8 community. This means that properties located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), and within the un-incorporated locales of the county, are eligiblefor a 10% discount on flood insurance premiums. Properties that are not located in the SFHA are eligible for 5% rate discount on a Preferred Risk Policy. This is an average of over $110 in savings on annual premiums. In addition to discounts on flood insurance, other benefits of CRS participation include: Citizens and property owners have increased opportunities to learn about risk, evaluate their individual vulnerablilities, and take action to protect themselves, their homes and businesses. CRS floodplain management activities provide more public safety, reduced damage to property and public infrastructure and avoid/reduce economic disruption and loss after a flood. Communities can evaluate the effectiveness of their flood programs against a nationally recognized benchmark. Free NFIP technical assistance is available for designing and implementing CRS activities. CRS communities have a strong incentive to maintain and improve their flood program over time. Page last modified 01/30/21 15:04:57 POPULAR PAGES Home About Us Topics Of Interest Flood Information Business Visitors Calendar County Council Employment Opportunities Jury Information Meeting Schedule Employee Self Services * CONTACT INFORMATION Talbot County Courthouse 11 North Washington St. Easton, MD 21601 Contact Information webmaster@talbotcountymd.gov Time Clock