Environmental
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Mississippi provides flood insurance to property owners in:
AAll Mississippi communities automatically
BCommunities that have adopted and enforce floodplain management regulations✓ Correct
COnly Gulf Coast properties within 1 mile of the water
DProperties with FHA or VA loans only
Explanation
To access NFIP flood insurance, a community must participate in the program by adopting and enforcing FEMA-approved floodplain management ordinances. Mississippi has many participating communities.
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