Environmental
Louisiana's coastal parishes are required to comply with floodplain management regulations to remain eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A community that does NOT participate in NFIP:
AReceives enhanced federal flood aid after disasters
BCannot offer federally backed mortgages on properties in flood hazard areas✓ Correct
CIs exempt from building code requirements
DReceives automatic FEMA grants for flood damage
Explanation
Communities that do not participate in the NFIP cannot offer federally backed (FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) mortgages on properties located in Special Flood Hazard Areas. Participation requires adopting minimum floodplain management standards.
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