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Community Rating System

As a participant of the Community Rating System (CRS), a part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Osceola County, Florida is dedicated to helping its community reduce flood risk.

The CRS system provides a mechanism for reducing flood insurance premiums to reflect what a community does beyond the NFIP’s minimum requirements. The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that rewards community actions that reduce flood risk through discounted flood insurance rates.

Owners of insurable buildings/structures located in a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) mapped flood zone will be eligible for up to 25 percent discount off insurance policy premiums through the NFIP.

Check out the following resources to learn about reducing your flood risk:

Know Your Flood Hazard

FEMA has identified areas of the County as being within the 100-year floodplain.

Insure Your Property

Flood insurance is an important first step in protecting your financial investment.

Protect Yourself and Your Family

Every year, flooding causes more property damage in the United States than any other type of natural disaster.

Protect Your Property From the Hazard

While newer homes are less prone to flooding, many existing structures remain susceptible.

FEMA Floodplain Program

Protecting citizens' lives; controlling the alteration of natural floodplains; and ensuring potential home buyers are notified if a property is located in a flood hazard area.

Protect Natural Floodplain Functions

Read more on the floodplain's natural and beneficial functions.

Reduce Stormwater Runoff

Supplementing conventional stormwater management with these new methods can enhance the performance of an entire drainage system.

Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard.

Hurricane Preparedness

Sign up for the latest storm and hurricane alerts.

Flood Education

Did you know that in heavy rains, some water standing in streets or swales is part of the flood control design plan and is expected?

Flood Protection Resources

Click for more resources on flood protection.

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