NEW FLOOD MAPS BECOME FINAL IN COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
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Release Date: 
January 31, 2017 

DENTON, Texas –– Collin County will have new flood maps on June 7,
2017.  The new maps include the cities of McKinney, Plano and Allen,
and unincorporated areas of Collin County. Residents in those areas
are encouraged to examine the maps to decide whether they need to buy
flood insurance.

In learning about their risk of flooding, individuals and community
leaders can make informed decisions about building and development.

Flooding is the #1 natural disaster in the U.S. and only flood
insurance covers these unexpected, damaging and sometimes fatal
events. Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover damages caused
by flooding. Anyone without flood insurance runs the risk of uninsured
losses to their homes, personal property and businesses.

Residents with federal mortgages must have flood insurance if the
structures are in flood hazard areas. Flood insurance is available
either through a private policy, or through the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). It is a voluntary program administered by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Local floodplain administrators are a good resource to learn about the
community participation in the NFIP. They can also help in locating
the new flood maps for your area.

FEMA map specialists and flood insurance experts are available to
answer questions. They can be reached by phone and online chat. 

• To use the live chat service, visit http://go.usa.gov/r6C. 
Click on the “Live Chat” icon.
• To contact a FEMA Map Specialist, call 1-877-FEMA MAP
(1-877-336-2627) or send an email to FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.
• To view the new maps: http://maps.riskmap6.com/TX/Collin/

FEMA encourages communities not currently participating in the NFIP to
look at the benefits of joining the program. Contacting a local
insurance agent is the first step to obtaining information about
insurance. To locate an agent, visit www.floodsmart.gov
[http://www.floodsmart.gov] or call 1-888-379-9531. For information
about the NFIP, call 1-800- 621-3362 and select option 2 for
assistance.

                                                                                                     
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