Where is the property located? "This tool is designed for homeowners in Louisiana and flood-prone Gulf Coast communities."
Louisiana. The property is located in Louisiana.
Another Gulf Coast community. The property is in another flood-prone Gulf Coast area.
Somewhere else. The property is outside Louisiana or the Gulf Coast.
Do you know whether the property is in a flood zone? "Flood zone information may be found on FEMA maps, an elevation certificate, insurance paperwork, or local floodplain records."
Yes, it is in a high-risk flood zone. For example AE, VE, AO, AH, or similar.
Yes, but it is not high-risk. For example X or shaded X.
I am not sure. I need help confirming flood zone information.
Has the home flooded or had flood-related damage? "Flood history may affect which programs or insurance options are worth exploring."
Yes, more than once. The home has experienced repeated flooding or flood damage.
Yes, one known event. The home has flooded or had flood-related damage once.
No known flood damage. No known flood damage to the home.
I am not sure. I need to confirm the property's flood history.
Do you currently have an NFIP flood insurance policy? "FMA and ICC are closely tied to National Flood Insurance Program coverage."
Yes, I have a current NFIP flood insurance policy.
I have private flood insurance. I have flood insurance, but I am not sure if it is NFIP.
No, I do not currently have flood insurance.
I am not sure. I need to confirm my flood insurance status.
Have you filed prior flood insurance claims? "Prior claims may help document flood history and repetitive loss risk."
Yes, multiple claims. There have been multiple flood insurance claims.
Yes, one claim. There has been one flood insurance claim.
No prior claims. No flood insurance claims have been filed.
I am not sure. I need to confirm claims history.
Have you received a substantial damage letter or notice? "A substantial damage determination may affect floodplain compliance requirements and possible ICC coverage."
Yes. A local official or insurance-related party issued a substantial damage notice.
No. No substantial damage notice has been issued.
I am not sure. I need to confirm whether one has been issued.
Do you have an elevation certificate? "An elevation certificate can help document existing elevations and floodplain compliance information."
Yes, I have an existing elevation certificate.
No, I do not have one yet.
I am not sure. I need to check my records.
Do you have a current property survey? "A survey may help with planning, boundaries, site conditions, and project review."
Yes., I have a current or recent survey.
I have one, but it may be old. The survey may need to be reviewed.
No, I do not have a survey.
I am not sure. I need to check my records.
Do you have proof of ownership available? "Proof of ownership is commonly needed for grant, insurance, and project documentation."
Yes, I have a deed, title document, or ownership record.
No, I need to gather this.
I am not sure. I need to check my records.
Is there a mortgage on the property? "Mortgage information may be needed for certain approvals, insurance, or grant administration steps."
Yes, and I have lender information. Mortgage and lender information is available.
Yes, but I need to gather lender information. Lender details need to be collected.
No mortgage. There is no mortgage on the property.
I am not sure. I need to confirm.
Where are you in the process right now? "This helps determine whether your next step is education, document gathering, agency review, or construction planning."
Just starting research. I am learning what options may exist.
Gathering documents. I am preparing information for review.
Application or agency review underway. A grant, insurance, or local process may already be in motion.
Funding or approval received. I need to plan construction or select a contractor.
How soon are you hoping to move forward? "Timing may depend on funding review, documentation, engineering, permits, and construction scheduling."
As soon as possible. I want to move quickly.
Within 3 months. I am actively preparing.
Within 6 to 12 months. I am planning ahead.
I am not sure yet. I am still learning the process.
