Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Panola County, Texas
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Panola County, Texas
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Panola 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 residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period
The 90-day appeal and comment period will begin on or around March 23, 2025
Appeals and comments may be submitted through June 21, 2025, for:The cities of Beckville, Carthage, Gary and Tatum; and the unincorporated areas of Panola CountyResidents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the map to be 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 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema
dhs
gov
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/portalThe Base Level Engineering-to-FIRM Viewer at https://webapps
usgs
gov/fema/ble_firmFor more information about the flood maps:Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps
fema
gov/fhm/fmx_main
html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon)
Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema
dhs
gov
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 floodsmart
gov
toan
nguyen
Mon, 03/24/2025 – 15:14