The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). NFIP works closely with many private insurance agencies to offer flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners. To qualify for flood insurance these individuals must live in a community that has joined NFIP. Shelby County has been participating in the NFIP since June 28, 2016 and the status was referred to as an “emergency” participant.  As an emergency NFIP participant, Shelby County citizens were able to purchase flood insurance with coverage not to exceed $35,000.

 

Shelby County Judge, Allison Harbison has been notified by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Shelby County has now been upgraded to “regular” NFIP status effective June 1, 2017. This will allow residents to purchase flood insurance coverage in excess of $35,000.00.

 

If you are having problems purchasing flood insurance or have flood insurance questions you may call FEMA at 940-895-5594 and ask to speak to an insurance representative.