Resources

FEMA's Flood Zone Maps

See FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to find out if your property is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area or floodway; to find your property's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Zone; or the base flood elevation for your property.... View more at Planning and BuildingView FEMA's Flood Zone Maps

Flood Elevation Certificate

Applicants in all FEMA designated flood zones, with the exception of Moderate to Low Risk Areas designated Zone X, are required to demonstrate compliance with standards for development within these zones. This includes certification that all habitable areas of the project are at least one foot above the base flood elevation, limiting the use of all areas below this elevation to utility purposes constructed with breakaway walls, and installing flood vents within the foundation.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Flood Elevation Certificate

National Flood Insurance Program

The NFIP makes available federally backed flood insurance for all structures, whether or not they are located within the floodplain.... View more at Planning and BuildingView National Flood Insurance Program

Flood Warning and Safety

Be prepared for flooding by signing up for San Mateo County's Alert System, knowing where to pick up free sandbags, and familiarizing yourself with safety tips.... View more at Planning and BuildingView Flood Warning and Safety