City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- On October 22, City Council adopted the 2026 Floodplain Management Plan, Repetitive Loss Area Analysis, Floodplain Species Assessment, and Program for Public Information.
- Plans support participation in FEMA's NFIP Community Rating System, earning credits that reduce flood insurance premiums.
- Savannah holds a Class 5 rating, the best in Georgia, providing 25 percent premium savings for NFIP policyholders.
- There are 3,929 active NFIP policies in Savannah, generating $631,624 in flood insurance premium savings in 2025.
Savannah City Council Adopts Floodplain Management Plans, Helping Residents Save on Flood Insurance
SAVANNAH, Ga. (Nov. 3, 2026) – The Savannah City Council recently adopted a series of floodplain management, natural resource protection, and public information plans to help the City reduce flood risks and maintain flood insurance savings for residents and businesses.
Savannah, Georgia, has a Class 5 rating, the best CRS standing in the state. A rating of 5 indicates residents with NFIP insurance policies save 25% on their premiums.
“Savannah’s Class 5 rating being the best in Georgia, and being one of eight communities statewide to achieve a 5, is not just for bragging rights,” said Mayor Van R. Johnson, II. “Flooding remains a serious issue for many low-lying, coastal communities, including Savannah. These plans help guide our proactive efforts to reduce risk, protect our natural resources and keep residents informed, making this work important for the long-term resilience of our community.”
“Our floodplain management plan helps to ensure Savannah is more resilient to stormwater and floods,” said City Manager Jay Melder. “It also creates real savings for residents on their flood insurance. With affordability at the top of everyone’s mind, this program helps keep costs low.”
Read the full announcement on the official site
