Environmental
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides flood insurance to property owners in:
AAny location in the U.S. automatically
BCommunities that participate in the program and adopt floodplain management regulations✓ Correct
COnly coastal states like Rhode Island
DOnly federally owned properties
Explanation
The NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners in communities that participate in the program by adopting and enforcing floodplain management regulations. Many Rhode Island coastal and bay communities participate in the NFIP due to flood risk.
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