Cooperating technical partners

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $3.5 million cooperative agreement to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality on September 27, 2022 under the Cooperating Technical Partners Program (CFDA 97.045). The funding will support the department's efforts to strengthen national flood resilience and enhance the effectiveness of the National Flood Insurance Program. As a Cooperating Technical Partner, the department will work directly with FEMA to provide critical flood hazard and risk assessment data and tools to strengthen local and state mitigation planning. This includes developing and maintaining flood hazard maps and risk assessments to help communities understand their flood risks and make informed decisions about floodplain management and mitigation actions. The funding will also allow the department to provide technical assistance and training to local officials and other stakeholders.