What if my home or business is mapped into a high risk area but I believe the designation is in error?
Flood map designations are always based on the best data available to engineers and local officials at the time areas within a community are surveyed and assessed. Every effort is made to ensure that the maps reflect the most accurate and reliable information about the flood risk for all properties. However, re-examining and updating flood hazard information for an entire community is often a multi-year process, and you may feel that you have more accurate data about your property when new maps are eventually completed and released to the public. As a mechanism to ensure that residents’ questions or concerns about the new map designations are addressed, a 90 day “Public Comment Period” is in place. During this period, citizens will have the opportunity to submit technical and/or scientific data to support a claim that their property has been improperly placed in a high risk area. If you have better information, such as an elevation certificate, topographic map or detailed hydraulic or
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