FEMA Risk Rating 2.0

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has been an important tool in protecting our communities. In 2021-22, the NFIP revised the rate calculation. Currently Risk Rating 2.0 has increased the cost of flood insurance for 77% of policyholders. Join SBDC and GNO, Inc’s Public Policy Manger, Peter Waggoner on June 28th, 2023 from 10am – 11am for an informative webinar presentation and discussion about FEMA's new Risk Rating 2.0 assessment method and how it will impact the residents and businesses of Greater New Orleans.

Presenter: Peter Waggonner is a Public Policy Manager at Greater New Orleans, Inc. His portfolio encompasses infrastructure, insurance, energy, and the environment at local, state, and federal levels. He co-manages CSFI and GNO, Inc.’s resilience work. Past experience includes addressing quality of life issues and directing constituent services for a New Orleans City Council District. He also served in government administration for the country’s largest metropolitan planning organization and in nonprofit administration for a business improvement district in California. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.