Pennsylvania Statutes Title 32 P.S. Forests, Waters and State Parks § 679.103. Statement of policy and purposes

(1) Encourage planning and development in flood plains which are consistent with sound land use practices.

(2) Protect people and property in flood plains from the dangers and damage of floodwaters and from materials carried by such floodwaters.

(3) Prevent and eliminate urban and rural blight which results from the damages of flooding.

(4) Authorize a comprehensive and coordinated program of flood plain management, based upon the National Flood Insurance Program,  1 designed to preserve and restore the efficiency and carrying capacity of the streams and flood plains of the Commonwealth.

(5) Assist municipalities in qualifying for the National Flood Insurance Program.

(6) Provide for and encourage local administration and management of flood plains.

(7) Minimize the expenditure of public and private funds for flood control projects and for relief, rescue and recovery efforts.