The State of Utah floodplain management and national flood insurance program

Utah's Division of Emergency Management (DEM) operates within the Department of Public Safety. DEM (pronounced D-E-M) plays an active role during emergencies and disasters. The Division coordinates emergency management efforts among State agencies in collaboration with federal and local governments. These efforts include preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. DEM also brings subject matter experts and multiple state agencies together at the State Emergency Operations Center to support and coordinate response and recovery as needed. The flood mitigation assistance and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) operate within DEM and are managed by the State floodplain manager, Angelia Crowther.