1. FloodSmart

    FloodSmart.gov is the official website of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the United States.

  2. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

    FEMA is responsible for coordinating the federal response to disasters, offering assistance to affected individuals and communities, and implementing measures to enhance disaster resilience.

  3. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

    TCEQ is responsible for managing air and water quality, waste disposal, and environmental permitting within the state.

  4. Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

    TDEM works to safeguard communities by planning for and responding to various emergencies and disasters across the state.

  5. Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)

    TWDB is responsible for water resource planning and management in Texas.

  6. Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS)

    TNRIS plays a vital role in offering geographic information system (GIS) resources to support environmental and land-related initiatives across the state.

  7. Texas General Land Office (GLO)

    The GLO oversees land grants, mineral rights, coastal management, and veterans' benefits related to land.

  8. FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

    NFIP aims to reduce the impact of flooding by providing flood insurance, promoting sound floodplain management practices, and encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain regulations.

  9. United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Galveston District

    The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Galveston District is a branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responsible for civil and military engineering projects in the Galveston area and surrounding regions. Their activities include infrastructure development, flood risk management, environmental restoration, and navigation projects to support the region's water resources and overall resilience.

  10. United States Geological Survey (USGS)

    The USGS conducts research, monitors natural phenomena, and produces maps and data that contribute to understanding and managing the country's natural resources and environmental challenges.

  11. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

    NOAA's responsibilities include weather forecasting, climate monitoring, fisheries management, and coastal zone management. The agency plays a critical role in providing scientific data and services to support informed decision-making related to weather, oceans, and natural resources.

  12. National Weather Service (NWS)

    The NWS provides weather, water, and climate-related forecasts and warnings for the United States.

  13. National Hurricane Center (NHC)

    The NHC is specifically dedicated to tracking and forecasting tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin and the eastern North Pacific