Cooperating technical partners

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources received a $4.79 million cooperative agreement award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Cooperating Technical Partners Program (CFDA 97.045) for the period of August 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. The cooperative agreement will support the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' efforts to strengthen national preparedness and resilience through technical assistance to enhance the effectiveness of the National Flood Insurance Program. As a Cooperating Technical Partner, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will leverage its expertise and resources to provide flood hazard and risk data, analyses, mapping, and tools to communities to help inform flood risk management decisions and activities. This cooperative agreement aims to strengthen local and state capabilities to understand flood risk and reduce future losses.