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FLOOD MAPS
FEMA Flood Maps
- FEMA has published draft and preliminary flood maps that have increased the areas in the City that are in the designated 100-year flood zone. The majority of the First Ward in the flats are affected by the new maps, especially the Northside, Southside, South of the Creek, and Spencer Road Neighborhoods.
- FEMA recommends renters, businesses and property owners to purchase flood insurance to protect their investments. The City is exploring mitigation efforts to reduce flood risk and possible amendments to the FEMA maps.
- The City of Ithaca must work to identify implementable solutions to reduce risk and build resilience to flooding, such as participating in the Community Ratings System that will help improve flood management and reduce insurance premiums.
