03/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/06/2024 17:01
NEW YORK - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Yates County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
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 partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.
The 90-day appeal period will begin March 6, 2024 for the Town of Starkey and March 7, 2024 for all other communities. Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. They may submit an appeal if they perceive that modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.
The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.
Submit appeals and comments by contacting your local floodplain administrator. The preliminary maps and changes from the current maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv.
For more information about the flood maps:
Most homeowner's insurance policies do not cover flooding. There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent and visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 2 Office of External Affairs at (347) 416-3792 or at [email protected].
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