The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a voluntary and mutual agreement between the Federal Government and local governments.  Participation in this program by local governments makes federally-backed flood insurance available to property owners within the local government's jurisdiction.  Basic flood information for property owners, surveyors, developers, and local officials is obtained by using Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).  At their March 13 meeting, the Waynesville Board of Aldermen adopted a new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance in order to continue participation in the NFIP.  Copies of the new maps can be viewed here.  For additional information please contact Zoning Land use Administrator Byron Hickox at 452-0401 or by .