Flood Insurance Maps Are Changing!
As FEMA releases new flood maps thousands of homeowners will now zoned in flood areas. Some never thought they would be in a flood zone, but 100 year storm analysis shows they could, can and mostly like will be hit by a flood at some point in time. Many homeowners feel this is unfair because they never had a flood and if they have a mortgage, they will now be required to purchase flood insurance.
Below are links to stories of some of the most recent changes. The following considerations should be made by these towns when building new, first is to build more than just 2 feet above the base flood elevation. This will ensure long term protection an lower flood insurance rates. Second new permits for additions and updates to homes should have flood proofing considerations.
For homeowners the key thing is to be grandfathered into the flood insurance program to get lower flood insurance rates. Suggest getting a policy now. Consider higher deductibles to lower the cost and if you are skeptical then obtain an elevation certificate which may show your main floor well above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
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Diaz-Balart urges FEMA to adopt new flood maps
The current flood maps zoned Clewiston into a higher risk flood zone, crippling the community with much higher flood insurance premiums. In early …
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Changes coming to FEMA maps for flooding in Norfolk
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