Cooperating technical partners

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $495,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (CFDA 97.045) to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on September 11, 2023. The CTP Program aims to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program and enhance national preparedness and resilience against flooding hazards. Through this award, DNR will provide a range of technical services to support flood hazard mapping, risk assessments, data modeling, community engagement, and mitigation planning activities. As a state government agency, DNR has extensive expertise in managing Alaska's natural resources and has previously delivered services such as cartographic development, archaeological records management, and landslide hazard assessments under past federal contracts and grants. The CTP Program leverages partnerships with state, local, and non-profit entities to supplement FEMA's capabilities in advancing the goals of the Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) initiative.