“FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) aims to reduce disaster suffering and future flood damage through floodplain management and to provide people with flood insurance. Elevation Certificates (ECs) are an optional tool used by the NFIP to evaluate a building’s First Floor Height (FFH) and adjacent elevation, stay in compliance with floodplain regulations and help lower the cost of flood insurance coverage.” – Per the official FEMA website.