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Join us for the final public meeting of FEMA Region III in <<County.Name>> on <<Date>> at <<Time>>. This meeting aims to present new mapping products, explain the current revision process, and discuss essential administrative procedures related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). We will review the development of the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and the accompanying Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report. Ensure your community is informed and prepared for floodplain management changes. Your participation is vital in shaping our flood hazard maps!
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<<County Name>> Final Meeting FEMA Region III <<Date>> <Time>
Introduction and Purpose This is a public meeting to: • Present the new products • Explain current revision • Review administrative procedures • Discuss the NFIP • Touch base
<<County Name>>DFIRM Digital Conversion Mapping Partner Name • List Mapping Partner Information or credentials here.
Convert existing effective FIRM to GIS-based digital maps Conforms to new County Base Maps and 2’ contour topography County-wide Format No New Modeling <<County Name>> DFIRM Digital Conversion • Scope of Services • Develop Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Report
Release of Preliminary Maps • Electronic floodplain information will enhance: • Planning • Permitting • Insurance Applications
Overview of the NFIP 1968- National Flood Insurance Program established 1973- Mandatory Flood Insurance Purchase Requirement 1994-Requirement to assess its flood hazard map inventory at least once every 5 years 2004- DFIRM legal equivalent to FIRM
Community Floodplain Management • Permits are required for floodplain development • The lowest floor is to be at or above the base flood elevation (BFE) • The concepts of substantial damage and improvement must be enforced • No increase in BFE is allowed in the floodway
Six-Month Ordinance Review Period The Letter of Final Determination starts a 6 month compliance period for participating jurisdictions to update ordinances Participating jurisdictions: • List of participating jurisdictions here.
Use of Preliminary Maps • Best available data • Use unless community intends to request revision
Flood-prone Communities • Application for Participation • Resolution of Intent • Floodplain Management Regulations MHIP • List Flood-Prone Communities here.
Communities without Identified Flood Hazards • Application for Participation • Resolution of Intent MHIP • List communities without identified Flood Hazards here.