[StBernard] NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS PROPOSED BY FEMA - Public Open House scheduled March 26th from 2-7 p.m.

[Westley Annis]

NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS PROPOSED BY FEMA

Public Open House scheduled March 26th from 2-7 p.m.

 

The Federal emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released proposed changes to
the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for St. Bernard Parish for public
comments.   These proposed changes were issued preliminary to St. Bernard
Parish.   The proposed FIRMs indicate flood-prone areas in the parish.
Insurance companies use FIRMs to determine flood insurance rates for
buildings and contents.  Everyone is encouraged to know their flood risk.

 

St. Bernard Parish will hold a public workshop on the proposed changes to
the FIRM at The Open House scheduled to view the proposed Flood Insurance
Rate Maps (FIRM) at the Sigur Civic Center, located at 8245 W. Judge Perez
Drive, Chalmette from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m.  Using the interactive maps
online at this open house, representatives from the State and parish, as
well as FEMA and their mapping partners, will be available to answer
floodplain and flood insurance questions.

 

Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States; it is
vital that property owners understand their risk and take advantage of tools
or programs available to them, including flood insurance.  The proposed maps
are an update of the existing FIRM.  The firm and the associated Flood
Insurance Study (FIS) are the basis for the floodplain management measures.
St. Bernard Parish is required to have in effect in order to remain eligible
for participation in the National Insurance Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

 

As a result of these map changes, some buildings in St. Bernard Parish may,
for the first time, be included in a high-risk flood zone, known as the
Special Flood Hazard Area.  This may result in those affected homeowners
being required to purchase flood insurance.  Residents or business owners
with questions can visit www.RiskMAP6.com or call 504-278-4310.