DENTON, Texas – Revised preliminary flood insurance rate maps are ready for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Cedar Park, Creedmoor, Mustang Ridge, Rollingwood, and the villages of Briarcliff, Point Venture, San Leanna and Volente.
The maps were developed by a team of local, state and federal government officials, and they will help residents decide whether they need to buy flood insurance. Additionally, the flood maps allow residents and community leaders to make informed decisions about future building and development.
The public has an opportunity to submit comments on the new rate maps until April 17, 2018.
Comments are objections to a base map feature change such as labels, incorrect roads or jurisdictional boundaries. The public can send comments and appeals to their local floodplain administrator, who will forward them to FEMA for final resolution.
To see the revised flood maps, please contact the local floodplain administrator. Residents can also visit http://maps.riskmap6.com/TX/Travis/. An online live flood map chat service is available at go.usa.gov/r6C. To contact a FEMA map specialist, call 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627), or send an email to FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.
The next step is the resolution of all the comments and appeals. When that is complete, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.
Residents who learn that they need flood insurance protection can get it through the National Flood Insurance Program. A local insurance agent can help residents navigate the process. For more information on the National Flood Insurance Program, contact the NFIP Call Center at 1-888-RAIN-920.