REVISED PRELIMINARY FLOOD MAPS FOR ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS READY FOR
PUBLIC VIEW
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230425/revised-preliminary-flood-maps-orange-county-texas-ready-public-view]


Release Date: 
April 14, 2020 

DENTON, Texas –– New revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in
all communities and unincorporated areas of Orange County. Officials
encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn
about their flood risks and potential future flood insurance
requirements.                                                                                                             

The new flood hazard information and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)
are the results of coordination with local, state and FEMA officials.
FIRMs serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard
Areas (SFHAs) and setting rates for flood insurance. SFHAs are areas
at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents can use the
information to make informed decisions about building, development,
and flood insurance.

 Flooding can happen anywhere. “Along with our state and local
partners we’ve worked hard to bring this critical information to
Orange County. We hope everyone will review the maps to understand
their individual flood risks,” said FEMA Region 6 Administrator,
Tony Robinson. “Flood water does not stop at a line on a map, so I
encourage everyone to purchase flood insurance, because more than 25
percent of flood damages occur outside of the Special Flood Hazard
Area.”

 Once Texas COVID-19 related stay-at-home protocols (EO No. GA14) are
lifted, residents are encouraged to review the revised preliminary
flood maps by visiting your local floodplain administrator (FPA).
Meanwhile, FEMA Map Specialists can help identify your community FPA
and assist with map change and insurance questions by email at
FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com. To leave a voicemail, please call
1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) and your voicemail will be returned
within two business days.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online now at the following
locations:

	* The Flood Map Change Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv 
	* The FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal 

 Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flood. 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, visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov
[https://www.floodsmart.gov/], or calling 1-800-427-4661.

 

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