KRS 151.600: Public information program for floodplain management and flood hazard

mitigation programs.

(1) The cabinet shall administer National Flood Insurance Program -related activities,

by developing a public information program for use by local units of government

which will assist them in the development of floodplain management and flood

hazard mitigation programs. The cabinet shall make the public information program

available statewide and easily accessible.

(2) The public information program shall be designed to increase public awareness and

community responsiveness toward floodplain management and shall include, but

not be restricted to, the following:

(a) Floodplain information training workshops for local officials and citizens;

(b) Floodplain information booklets describing floodplain management, including

flood warnings, overall preparedness, flood insurance, and floodproofing of

buildings; and

(c) Model floodplain development ordinances for adoption by local governmental

units.