Map Updates: Marketing and Outreach Resources

When flood maps change to reflect current flood risks, flood insurance agents are crucial community messengers.  Although flood maps are no longer the most significant factor in rating premiums, you can still help clients understand their current flood risk, maintain or increase their flood insurance coverage, and take advantage of possible cost savings options when equipped with the right technical knowledge and marketing resources.

stop sign with exclamation point and flooding waves

If you live in a community undergoing a FEMA flood map update, download materials below – from social media posts to co-branded brochures – to help raise awareness among your current and potential customers.

Resources

Social Media

Help raise awareness of flood map changes by updating and sharing the posts below on your social media platforms:

Stop sign with exclamation point standing in high flood water. Text: Flood maps are changing.

Maps Are Changing

On [M/D/YY], flood maps change - visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-zones-and-maps to find a low-cost flood insurance policy to protect your home and belongings.

Señal de alto con signo de exclamación en aguas altas. Texto: Los mapas de inundación están cambiando.

Maps Are Changing (Spanish)

Los mapas de riesgo de inundación han cambiado. Puede calificar para ahorros en su póliza de seguro de inundación. Visite https://www.floodsmart.gov/es/mapas-de-inundacion hoy mismo para encontrar su cobertura. #FloodSmart

Meter above flood waters, showing decreasing risk level. Text: Flood maps are changing.

Maps Are Changing: Decreasing Risk

Is your home no longer in the high-risk flood area? You’re still at risk of costly flooding. In fact, more than 20% of flood insurance claims come from outside high-risk areas. We’ll help you find the right flood insurance policy for your flood risk: https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-zones-and-maps #FloodSmart

Meter above flood waters, indicating a higher flood risk level. Text: Flood maps are changing.

Maps Are Changing: Increasing Risk

Flood maps are changing in [community]. Act now to protect the life you've built with flood insurance. If your flood risk is increased, you have limited time to secure coverage and save on flood insurance. Visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-zones-and-maps today! #FloodSmart

Yellow stop sign with exclamation point, sitting in flood waters. Text: New flood risk maps are coming to your area.

New Maps: Decreasing Risk

Flood maps are being updated in [COMMUNITY]. If your property is now in a moderate to low-risk flood area you may be eligible for savings on your flood insurance. Call [INSERT YOUR COMPANY NAME OR PHONE NUMBER] to secure a lower-cost flood insurance policy today! #FloodSmart

Heart above flood waters. Text: Protect the life you've built with flood insurance.

Protect the Life You've Built

Flood maps in [COMMUNITY] have recently been updated to reflect changes in weather patterns, erosion, and land development. Is your family covered? We’ll help you find the right flood insurance policy today: https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-zones-and-maps #FloodSmart

Blue map marker over flood waters, with meter showing lower flood risk level. Text: Your community's flood risk has changed

Risk Change

Were you affected by the recent flood map changes in [community]? Whether you’re in a high-risk or a moderate- to low-risk area, make sure your home and belongings are protected. Visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-zones-and-maps to purchase flood insurance today. #FloodSmart

Yellow map marker over flood waters, with a meeter indicating a higher flood risk levels. Text: Your community's flood risk has changed.

Risk Change: Increasing Risk

Were you affected by the recent flood map changes in [COMMUNITY]? If your property is now in a moderate to low-risk flood area, purchase a lower-cost flood insurance policy today. Visit: https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-zones-and-maps #FloodSmart