Lessons Learned from Essex County’s FEMA NFIP Compliance Audit
Anna Cherry, CFM, and Savannah Newbern, CFM presented at the Virginia Floodplain Management Association Conference on April 24, sharing lessons learned from Essex County’s FEMA NFIP compliance audit. Their session covered key findings, documentation challenges, and practical strategies for responding effectively to compliance reviews. Joined by Essex County staff, the presentation also highlighted how the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Community Flood Preparedness Fund...