The National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. As a result, flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk resulting from the community actions meeting the three goals of the CRS reduce flood losses; facilitate accurate insurance rating; and promote the awareness of flood insurance.
Lawton's CRS Rating
The City of Lawton has earned a CRS rating of 6 which results in a reduction in flood insurance premiums of 20% for homes located in the Special Flood Hazard Area and 10% outside the Special Flood Hazard Area. If you have any questions regarding the CRS program and the implementation of the program in Lawton, call (580) 581-3478.