Richmond KY - FEMA Has Proposed Changes In The Flood Insurance Rate Maps In Madison County
The City of Richmond KY, Madison County and City of Berea have recently received copies of these updated FEMA maps.
The maps show high risk areas where there is 1% annual chance of flooding. I know about this because I was one of the residents that received a letter to inform me today.
There will be a public forum on January 20, 2010 at 6:30PM with the City of Richmond KY, Madison County, KY Division of water and FEMA at the Madison County Extension Office, 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond KY.
If your property is located within the city limits it may be affected by the proposed changes for flood insurance.
Especially, if you received a letter of notification in the mail.
To make an appointment to review the proposed FEMA maps, contact Mike Roberts, City of Richmond Floodplain Administrator at 859-623-1000.
When I got the RSPS certification there was something in there about FEMA and how they can occaisionally screw up their maps, and there was some kind of pain in the neck process you would have to follow if they drew up a bad map. Sounds like this situation. Good luck with Fema, luckily they are aware that they do make mistakes now and then on the maps they create.
Lizette--Good information for the homeowners in your area...Nice new picture of you! I almost didn't recognize you. Did Chanel get a new style too? :)
Mary - I sure hope that is the case. I was told at least 500 residents got the letter today. It freaked me out! There is a small creek on my property behind the house.
Teri - Chanel got a new makeover too! It made her look younger!
Lizette, It is worth checking all the details about the map and the elevation. I helped some of my clients several years ago in getting a new determination with a certificate of elevation. Most of the details can be found at : http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/fq_genhm.shtm or if I can help, let me know. Good luck with them and it is great that you are helping the other residents.
Sure hope your flood insurance statues don't adversely affect the community...Lizette, Happy New Year!
Great information to get out to the area residents. The picture is beautiful!
Just wondering the out come of this? I live in the NC mountains and I have a small creek across the street from my house and FEMA just put me in the hightest flood risk area. I am not being treated as if I live ocean front. I think this is crazy and I am not sure how to get it changed without having to pay a lot of out of pocket to correct this.