City Of Fairfax: Public Invited To Review Flood Maps

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

08/04/2021 5:26 PM

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Fairfax. The community is invited to participate in an appeal and comment period, which will be open until early October.

Residents, business owners, and other community members are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Those who are interested in making comments may submit an appeal if they perceive that modeling or data used to create the map is incorrect.

Submit appeals and comments to the city’s floodplain administrator or call 717-512-0632. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer. Changes from the current maps may be viewed online at the Region 3 Changes Since Last FIRM Viewer. 

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 members can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments. Once all comments and appeals have been resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

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 FloodSmart.

City of Fairfax Flood Mapping Milestones

*Timeline subject to change pending completion of the appeal review process.

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 3 Office of External Affairs at (215) 931-5597.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.