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Published: November 10 2011

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is preparing a comprehensive review of flood zones throughout Broward County. 

According to preliminary estimates, approximately 9,000 parcels will be added to and 10,000 parcels will be removed from the flood zone in Fort Lauderdale.

PROPERTY OWNERS ARE URGED TO ATTEND AN UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING TO CHECK THEIR PROPOSED STATUS UNDER THE NEW MAPS. A schedule of public meetings follows below.

The updated flood maps will become effective after the public meetings and an appeal and adoption process. It is anticipated that updated flood maps will be adopted in December 2012 and will be used to:

• ·determine flood insurance purchase requirements
• ·determine flood insurance rates
• ·establish minimum finished floor elevations for new construction and substantial improvements to existing structures.

By adopting the new flood maps, Broward County is assured that FEMA will offer assistance during emergencies and provide flood insurance coverage for County residents.

Learn more from FEMA about the Adoption of Flood Insurance Rate Maps by Participating Communities.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

The public meetings will have informational tables with federal and local government representatives available to address questions on flood insurance and the appeals process. 

Stations set up at each of the public meetings will include:

• ·Property Look Up
• ·Insurance Information
• ·Appeals
• ·Community Assistance

Representatives from the City of Fort Lauderdale will be present at the meeting in Plantation on Tuesday, Nov. 15 and in Pompano Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Monday, November 14, 2011

4:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

South Broward Meeting

South Regional Library

7300 Pines Boulevard

Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Central Broward Meeting

Volunteer Park Community Center

12050 West Sunrise Boulevard

Plantation, Florida 33322

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

North Broward Meeting

Herb Skolnick Center
800 SW 36 Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33069

For more information please visit:

www.fortlauderdale.gov/floodzones/index.htm

www.broward.org/Regulation/Engineering/FloodZoneMaps/