Page 18 - Southern Exposure - December '24

Page 18, Southern Exposure

Commissioner’s Update

New Flood Maps For Palm Beach County

By Vice Mayor Maria G. Marino

The Federal Emergency • Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA): A letter from zone determinations from Palm Beach County, which
Management Agency FEMA stating that an existing structure or parcel of land provides written confirmation of zone designations.
(FEMA) has recently — that is on naturally high ground and has not been Additionally, the county offers consultations for
released updated flood elevated by fill — would not be inundated by the base retrofitting existing buildings to improve flood resilience.
zone maps that bring flood. Municipal residents should defer to their municipal
significant changes to Palm • Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F): floodplain or town/city manager.
Beach County. These new A letter from FEMA stating that an existing structure or For questions, property owners can call the Palm
maps, set to take effect parcel of land has been elevated by earthen fill and would Beach County Flood Zone Hotline at (561) 233-5374
on December 20, 2024, not be inundated by the base flood. for personalized assistance with the new maps, flood
highlight an increased Residents in unincorporated areas can request flood proofing options, and more.
flood risk for thousands of
residents, particularly in the
eastern regions of the county. The revised maps classify
many additional areas as high-risk flood zones, known
officially as special flood hazard areas (SFHAs).
The updated maps are particularly impactful for
low-lying regions, properties near canals and lakes, and
coastal zones prone to tidal surges. As a result, more than
16,000 parcels in Palm Beach County are anticipated
to have a base flood elevation (BFE) increase of one Upscale Resale
foot or more. The increase in BFE may result in non-
conforming structures that have the lowest floor below Experience The Difference
the BFE or minimum elevation required for a substantial
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For property owners required to have flood insurance
under these new guidelines, it’s highly recommended to
secure a policy as soon as possible. Those with existing
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies are
encouraged to maintain them. Regardless of what flood
zone you may be in, the county continues to recommend
that all property owners have flood insurance since
flooding can occur anywhere. Windstorm insurance does
not cover flood damage. Thanks to Palm Beach County’s
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