What are the benefits of the new flood hazard maps?
The Map Modernization project will benefit numerous groups of people in different ways: Community planners and local officials will gain a greater understanding of the flood hazards and risks that affect Hernando County and can therefore improve local planning activities. Builders and developers will have access to more detailed information for making decisions on where to build and how construction can affect local flood hazard areas. Insurance agents, insurance companies, and lending institutions will have easy on-line access to updates and upcoming changes in order to serve their customers and community more efficiently. Home and business owners will have the ability to make better financial decisions about protecting their properties.
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- What are the benefits of the new flood hazard maps?