Florida Keys local governments have begun formulating their appeals to proposed changes to federal flood insurance maps, which could significantly increase insurance rates for local property owners once implemented later this year.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency published its notice in the Federal Register seeking comment and information regarding the preliminary coastal flood maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FIRMs.
Monroe County government, the cities of Key West and Marathon and the Keys-based Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (also known as FIRM) have begun working on appealing the propose map changes. The 90-day appeal window opens March 18, Assistant County Administrator Christine Hurley said.
Victoria County, Texas, Flood Maps Ready for Review: FEMA January 22, 2021
FEMA has made available for review revised preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Victoria County, Texas.
The federal agency is urging property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.
FEMA will accept comments on the maps, as well as as appeals, through April 21, 2021.
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.
An annual change in leadership at the Hutchinson City Council this week led to the elevation of the board s two newest members to mayor and vice mayor.
Also on Tuesday, the council approved amending an engineering contract on developing plans for the first phase of the Washington Street bicycle path, adopted new maps that will put more than 200 additional properties in the city under federal flood plain designations and extended a lease for the Airport Steakhouse.
At the start of the meeting, Southeast District representative Steven Garza was elected as mayor and At-Large Councilman Sara Bagwell as vice mayor.
Bagwell nominated Garza for the post, and vice versa. There were no other nominations.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP offers insurance coverage for physical losses to buildings and/or contents caused by a flood. Over the years, FEMA has incurred debt from the Department of Treasury to pay claims and expenses associated with NFIP-insured properties. According to the Government Accounting Office (GAO), FEMA is unlikely to collect enough in premiums from NFIP-insured properties to repay this debt. Although changes to the NFIP have been under consideration for some time in order to bridge the gap between premiums and expenditures, new rates for all NFIP-insured properties will go into effect on October 1, 2021 pursuant to a major overhaul of the NFIP referred to as “Risk Rating 2.0.”
Weather Alert
.The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee.
Cumberland River At Nashville affecting Sumner, Wilson and
Davidson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A Flood Advisory means river or stream flows are elevated, or
ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
.The Flood Advisory remains in effect.
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Cumberland River At Nashville. Until further notice. At 3:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 34.0 feet and falling. Action stage is 30.0 feet. Flood stage is 40.0 feet. Forecast.The river is expected to continue slowly falling this