A Proposed FEMA Plan Will, If Adopted,
Harm Communities Throughout Oregon.
Learn about what it means to you and your community – and how you can help protect yourself, Oregon cities and counties, and our way of life.
A proposed plan by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) if adopted as written will restrict land use and essential activities in 30 Oregon counties, threaten thousands of businesses, farms and jobs – and put the people in more than 230 Oregon communities at risk of losing federal flood insurance.
The proposed Implementation Plan for NFIP-ESA Integration would negatively affect virtually every type of activity in flood plains – from building and maintaining homes to operating businesses to farming, road maintenance and environmental restoration. Oregon is the only state in the nation where it will apply.
Worst case:
Oregon communities could lose access to federal flood insurance – with devastating effects. Federal flood insurance is one of the most important tools available to help communities rebuild after disasters. And without flood insurance, many Oregonians won’t be able to finance property purchases or improvements. Many may even lose property that has been in their families for generations.
Oregonians for Floodplain Protection is making Oregonians’ voices heard about the problems with FEMA’s proposed plan and the potential harm to our communities.
Join with Oregonians for Floodplain Protection
Stay informed and speak out with others to change the outcome of this harmful plan.
Actions
Our coalition is committed to making sure FEMA understands and fully addresses the concerns of all affected Oregonians, and works with Oregonians toward an alternative plan.
We Are:
- Analyzing the effects of FEMA’s proposed plan on Oregon communities and encouraging FEMA to address problems.
- Raising the alarm to residents and bringing local, state, and federal elected officials into the conversation, including asking our Congressional delegation to slow the process.
- Preparing for the possibility of litigation.
Here’s how you can help and be heard:
Oregonians for Floodplain Protection is a broad-based coalition. Members include local governments, special districts, businesses, trade associations, industry and agriculture associations, individuals and other groups. It is a 501(c)(4) organization.
If you’re a farmer or a logger, if you fish, if you’re a business owner, if you work in the tourism industry, if you own or rent a home, if you appreciate the quality of life in communities like yours – your voice is needed!