Denton, TX – The revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and unincorporated areas of Plaquemines Parish, LA. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
This is Plaquemine Parish’s first set of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). 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.
FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas. “Along with our state and local partners, we’ve worked hard to bring this critical information to Plaquemines Parish. 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.”
Review the preliminary flood maps by visiting your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify your community FPA and is available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The preliminary maps may also be viewed online at the following locations:
For more information about the flood maps:
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, or calling 1-800-427-4661.
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