Cooperating technical partners

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in New York has been awarded a $250,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (CFDA 97.045). This funding will support DEC's efforts to strengthen national preparedness and resilience against flooding hazards by enhancing the effectiveness of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Key products and services to be delivered through this 2-year award include: flood hazard mapping, risk assessments, data modeling, community engagement initiatives, and development of mitigation strategies aligned with FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) program. As a Cooperating Technical Partner, DEC will leverage its technical expertise in areas such as hydrology, geology, and cartography to assist FEMA in identifying flood risks, improving flood data and maps, increasing public awareness, and informing community-level mitigation planning across New York.