ADDITIONAL FLOOD RESOURCES
April is Flood Awareness Month!
The Maryland Resiliency Partnership is planning a Flood Awareness Month throughout April. Each week will feature a unique topic. Several agencies will be sharing information, and resources will also be shared on the Partnership's website.​
MyCoast: Maryland
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A project of the Chesapeake & Coastal Service & Maryland Department of Natural Resources, MyCoast: Maryland is a portal to collect and analyze pictures and data relating to flooding caused by precipitation or coastal events. Information collected through this site is used to visualize the impacts of flood events; to enhance awareness among decision-makers and residents of Maryland and to encourage action to reduce flood risks.
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Visit the Apple or Android app store and download the MyCoast app on your phone; the app is free and the web platform can be viewed at www.mycoast.org/md.
Coast Smart
Climate Ready Action Boundary (CRAB)
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Maryland Coast Smart regulations that went into effect on September 1st, 2020 - now require State projects over $ 500,000 for construction or State funding to apply the corresponding horizontal limits of the higher 100-year + 3 feet inundation as indicated by the Coast Smart - Climate Ready Action Boundary (CS-CRAB).
The Coast Smart Climate Ready Action Boundary (CRAB) data is now available for viewing on https://mdfloodmaps.net/CRAB/. The associated Coast Smart Construction Program document can be found at: https://dnr.maryland.gov/climateresilience/Documents/2020-Coast-Smart-Program-Document-FINAL.pdf.
Your Property’s Elevation
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For properties in high-risk flood areas built after the first Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps, the elevation of the building in relation to the base flood elevation is also a factor.
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*Learn more about elevation certificates and how you can pay less.
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
The elevation of surface water resulting from a flood that has a 1% chance of equaling or exceeding that level in any given year.
What to do Before a Flood
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Take steps to protect your home, family, and financial security throughout the year, and take extra precautions when flooding is predicted in your area.
The best way to protect your home and belongings from flood damage is to purchase flood insurance – don’t let your hard work be washed away.
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Here are a few steps you and your family can take to be ready for flooding:
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Get flood insurance.
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Know your flood risk.
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Take a household inventory.
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Store important documents.
Steps to Minimize Your Flood Losses
Minimize your potential losses from flooding by taking the following steps:
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Elevate and anchor utilities.
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Waterproof your basement.
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Clear debris from gutters.
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Elevate or move your furniture.
Additional Resources for Protecting Your Home​
Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage
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Information on protecting critical utilities, like water heaters and HVAC systems, from flood damage.​
Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards
Resources for policyholders living in manufactured (mobile) home
Reducing Flood Risk to Residential Buildings that Cannot be Elevated
Mitigation options for homes that cannot be elevated.