Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What is 'taking' as defined by FEMA 480?

Removing flood debris from private properties
Obtaining private property with or without compensation
Evacuating residents from flood-prone areas
Building levees on private lands without consent

The correct answer is: Obtaining private property with or without compensation

Private property being obtained without compensation goes against standard FEMA practices and legal practices as it results in taking away owner's property right without providing the due value. Removing flood debris from private properties may be required for public safety purposes. Evacuating residents from flood-prone areas is not considered taking as it is for their own safety and well-being. Building levees on private lands without consent is also not considered taking as the landowner generally retains their right and ownership of the land even after the levee is built. Therefore, obtaining private property with or without compensation is the correct definition of 'taking' according to FEMA 480.