What if I believe there has been an error in mapping my home or business into a high-risk area or if I believe the Base Flood Elevation is too high?
Flood map designations are always based on the best data available to engineers and local officials at the time when 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, in spite of this process, you may still feel that you have more accurate data about your property. To ensure your questions or concerns about the new map designations are addressed, a 90-day public comment period will be in place when the new maps are completed and released to the public. During this period, also called the official “appeal period,” you will have the opportunity to submit technical and/or scientific data to support a claim that your 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 hydrologic data, then you may be able to protest or appeal the floo
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