PUBLIC INVITED TO REVIEW FLOOD MAPS IN MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240509/public-invited-review-flood-maps-morris-county-new-jersey]


Release Date: 
Tháng 5 8, 2024 

Morris County, N.J. - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) for Morris County, New Jersey. Community partners are
invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.

The updated maps were produced as a result of the Scientific Review
Panel (SRP) and in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials.
Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but
before the maps become final, community partners can identify any
corrections or questions about the information provided and submit
appeals or comments. The communities receiving updated FIRM map panels
as a result of this SRP include Borough of Butler, Township of East
Hanover, Borough of Kinnelon, Borough of Lincoln Park, Township of
Montville, Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Township of Pequannock
and Borough of Riverdale.

The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around May 10, 2024.
Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged
to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and
potential future flood insurance requirements. They 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.
	* If 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.

Submit appeals and comments by contacting your local floodplain
administrator. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA
Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. 

For more information about the flood maps:

	* Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C
(just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
	* Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone; toll free, at
1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email
at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov. 

Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. 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 and visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

	* Morris County Flood Mapping Milestones

	* 2021-2023 — Regular coordination meetings with local officials on
mapping progress.
	* 9/28/2023 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
	* 12/8/2023 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review
Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local
floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
	* On or Around 5/10/2024 — Appeal Period starts.
	* Summer 2025* — New Flood Insurance Rate Map becomes effective and
flood insurance requirements take effect. (*Timeline subject to change
pending completion of the appeal review process.)

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 2 Office of
External Affairs at (212) 680-3699 or
at FEMA-R2-ExternalAffairs@fema.dhs.gov. 

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