Echols County, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has completed an enhanced Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS). This FIS includes elevation profiles, charts and a narrative report of local flooding to be used by permit officials for development in the floodplain.
The enhanced FIS and its preliminary DFIRM will be presented during an Open House for the public to be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the County Commissioners’ building at 110 General DeLoach St. in Statenville.
During the Open House, representatives from local government, DNR and FEMA will provide the most current information regarding Echols County’s flood risk, food insurance, floodplain development regulations, floodplain mapping, and timeline for DFIRM adoption. The enhanced countywide floodplain maps will by displayed.
Property owners, individuals living in or near 100-year floodplain, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents may find this Open House particularly informative. All interested persons are welcome.
For information, contact the Echols County Commissioners’ Office at (229) 559-6538.
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