Directory of Online Resources

​​FEMA​/DHS

• Ready.gov
  

• FloodSmart.gov

• NFIP - National Flood Ins Prog
  

• ICC - Increased Cost of Compliance coverage
  

• ABOVE THE FLOOD: Elevating your Floodprone House, FEMA-347 (2000)
  
• Answers to Questions About the Nat'l Flood Ins. Program, F-084 (2022)
  

• Coastal Construction Manual, FEMA-P-55, (2011)
  

• Elevated Residential Structures, FEMA-54 (1984)
  

• Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards, FEMA P-85, (2009)
  

• Mitigation of FLood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas, FEMA 257 (1994)
  

• Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage, FEMA-P-348, (2017)
  

• Protecting Floodplain Resources, FEMA-268 (1996)
  

• Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding, FEMA 511, (2005)
  

• Elevation Cert. (During Construction & Final) – FEMA (2019 ed.)
  

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Louisiana State (GOHSEP)

• GOHSEP
  
• Get A Game Plan
  
• Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide
  
• Louisiana Emergency Evacuation Map
  
• Contraflow Map
  

LSU Ag Center

• Flood Maps
  

• Hazards & Threats
  

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DOTD

• NFIP Resources
  

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NOAA

• Amite River Gauge at Florida Blvd.

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USGS

• Amite River, Denham Springs
  

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AMITE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

• ARBC Flood Inundation Map Viewer
  

SEA GRANT LOUISIANA

• LA Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards

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UNO

• UNO - C.H.A.R.T.

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CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS

• Floodplain Management Brochure
  
• Flood Zone Determination Request Form
  
• Non-Engineered Opening Guide
  

VIDEOS

• Mayor Landry On Flood Insurance
  
• ay Grymes On Flood Insurance
  

116 North Range AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA    --  (225) 665-8121

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​Flood Proofing

Techniques, Programs

and Resources

Floodplain Management​​

The City of Denham Springs' Permit Department handles floodplain management such as Base Flood Elevations (BFE), Flood Zone Determination with the Map Panel Number. The Permit Department also handles the Community Rating System (CRS).

Elevation Certificates

Elevation Certificates (ECs) document your property's flood risk. They are used for a variety of purposes, including tracking ordinance compliance and providing information to flood insurance companies.We may have the EC for your structure and can provide it upon request. Click here  for the list of addresses. If so, they can enable you to take active steps in lowering your risk. If you have questions about how to read your Elevation Certificate or would like additional information about how to procure one, or request some help please contact by emailing buildings@cityofdenhamsprings.com or calling our office at (225) 667-8326.

Flood Zone Determination

For a Flood Zone Determination Request Form, click HERE. 

Submit your form to:

The City of Denham Springs
Office of Planning & Development
116 N. Range Ave.
Denham Springs, LA  70726
Phone:   (225) 667-8326
-or-

buildings@cityofdenhamsprings.com

The following information is needed to supply your Flood Zone:

1.  Name of person requesting the flood determination.
2.  Address of location - You MUST have the location of the structure marked on a map to be submitted with the Flood Zone Determination Request Form.
3.  Contact information of the person requesting the flood determination.

Additional Floodplain Management Information

For a brochure with important information about floodplain management, click HERE.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

City of Denham Springs

116 N. Range Ave.

Denham Springs, LA  70726

​(225)  667-8326  Office

(225)  667-8324  Fax

Email OP&D

Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7AM-5:30PM