Our Floodplain Management Resources section is your go-to hub for comprehensive tools, information, and guidance aimed at enhancing flood resilience. Explore a wealth of resources including flood maps, regulatory guidelines, best practices, organizations, and educational materials to equip communities, planners, and stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage flood risk
U.S. Geological Survey - Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
The Silver Jackets program brings together staff from multiple federal, state and local agencies, and sometimes tribal agencies, to form an interdisciplinary team that addresses flood risk. Virginia’s Silver Jackets team is led by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District and DCR's floodplain management staff and includes members from other USACE districts, FEMA, USGS, NWS, NRCS and VDEM.