Palm Springs discusses flood insurance discounts for residents within flood map
Kendall Flynn
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is expecting rain to end the week, and with storms comes the potential for flooding in the desert.
Palm Springs is the only city in the Coachella Valley that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program/ Community Rating System (NFIP/CRS) which is a program implemented by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
The program maintained Palm Springs association as a Community Rating of Class 6. This rating earns a 20% discount on flood insurance for its residents in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). There is also an option for residents bordering those areas for a 5% Preferred Risk Police (PRP).
Stay with News Channel 3 to hear what this means for residents, and if it’s something locals have considered.