News and Updates

FEMA IS UPDATING FLOOD MAPS

YOU MAY REQUIRE FLOOD INSURANCE

FEMA is implementing its Map Modernization Program--a nationwide conversion of existing Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) into Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs). The DFIRMS are more precise than the current hand-drawn maps and many properties near a flood area boundary may be mapped into or out of a Special Flood Hazard Area.

FIND YOUR PROPERTY ON THE NEW DIGITAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS

DELTA LEVEE DEACCREDITATION

Additionally FEMA made the decision to de-accredit many the levees protecting several Delta islands, including Hood, Courtland, and Grand Island. Properties protected by levees in these communities will be remapped into –high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) concurrent.

DELTA LEVEE DE-ACCREDITATION HISTORY

FLOOD INSURANCE

We anticipate the new maps will become effective approximately August of 2012. Flood insurance is mandatory for properties backed by a federally-insured mortgage. All owners of properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas are urged to carry flood insurance.

FLOOD INSURANCE INFORMATION

BUILDING RESTRICTIONS

Once the DFIRMs become effective, all new structures in the FEMA floodplain must be constructed at least 1.5 feet above the floodplain elevation. Permits to construct houses and commercial buildings at the ground surface can be issued up until the day the DFIRMs become effective, provided a levee risk disclosure declaration is recorded on the property by the owner.

BUILDING RESTRICTIONS INFORMATION

ACCESSING THE DIGITAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (DFIRMs)

1. Go to the Panel Links page
2. Select Index Panel link #06067CIND0A
3. Locate the panel number on the Grid Map containing your property
4. Hit the back button and find your panel link

To Report Neighborhood Flooding, Call 875-RAIN