Denton, Texas– New preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Hill County. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in appeal and comment periods for the maps.
The new flood hazard information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been generated in coordination with local community, state, and FEMA officials. Significant community review has already taken place.
Appeals/Comments may be submitted beginning September 27, 2018 through December 25, 2018:
Appeals:
City of AbbottCity of CovingtonCity of HillsboroCity of ItascaHill County Unincorporated AreasResidents may submit an appeal if they perceive that modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect. An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim. Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
Comments:
City of BynumCity of Carl’s CornerCity of Mount CalmCity of WhitneyTown of PenelopeIf property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information—such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary—they can submit a written comment.
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.
Review the preliminary maps, as well as submit appeals and comments:
City Hall, 208 East Walnut Street, Abbott, Texas 76621City Hall, 402 Gathings Avenue, Covington, Texas 76636Community Development Department, 214 East Elm Street, Hillsboro, Texas 76645City Hall, 134 North Hill Street, Itasca, Texas 76055Hill County Courthouse, John W. Erwin Annex, 200 East Franklin Street, Suite 9, Hillsboro, Texas 76645 – For Hill County Unincorporated Areas and the Town of Penelope, TexasCity Hall, 106 Saylor Street, Bynum, Texas 76631City Hall, 502 Cornelius Road, Carl’s Corner, Texas 76645City Hall, 122 North Allyn Avenue East, Mount Calm, Texas 76673City Hall, 115 West Jefferson Avenue, Whitney, Texas 76692The preliminary maps may also be viewed at the following locations:
Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flood. 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, visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov, or calling 1-800-427-4661.
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