Cooperating technical partners

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $508,720 cooperative agreement to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources on September 17, 2022 under the Cooperating Technical Partners Program (CFDA 97.045).

Through this award, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will serve as a Cooperating Technical Partner to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of the National Flood Insurance Program. As a Cooperating Technical Partner, the Department of Natural Resources will support efforts to strengthen national preparedness and resilience by providing technical assistance to communities and participating in activities that reduce flood risk. This may include assisting communities with flood hazard and risk assessments, floodplain management planning, and other flood risk mitigation projects. The award will allow the Department of Natural Resources to leverage its expertise to further the National Flood Insurance Program's goal of reducing flood risk nationwide.