PUBLIC INVITED TO APPEAL OR COMMENT ON FLOOD MAPS IN ELLIS COUNTY,
TEXAS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20220518/public-invited-appeal-or-comment-flood-maps-ellis-county-texas]


Release Date: 
5月 18, 2022 

DENTON, TEXAS – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood
Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Ellis County, Texas.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest
information to learn about local flood risks and potential future
flood insurance requirements.

The updated maps were produced 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 stakeholders
can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided
and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

APPEALS AND COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED FROM MAY 18, 2022 THROUGH AUG.
16, 2022:

 	* Appeals and comments for cities of Oak Leaf, Red Oak and
Waxahachie; and the unincorporated areas of Ellis County
 	* Comments only for the City of Palmer

APPEALS AND COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED FROM MAY 19, 2022 THROUGH AUG.
17, 2022:

 	* Appeals and comments for cities of Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie,
Mansfield, Midlothian, Ovilla, Pecan Hill and Venus
 	* Comments only for the City of Glenn Heights

APPEALS AND COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED FROM MAY 22, 2022 THROUGH AUG.
20, 2022:

 	* Appeals and comments for the City of Ennis
 	* Comments only for the City of Garrett

Residents may submit an appeal if they consider 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 to resolve all comments and
appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the
effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, visit
your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can
identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at
1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at
FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

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

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 at 1-877-FEMA-MAP
(1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

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 or visiting
https://www.floodsmart.gov.