FEMA Flood Maps

[Busta Hustle]

I believe there are new flood zone maps coming out soon. I wonder if the map makers take into account the problems in specific neighborhoods? Will flood insurance from the FEMA be available to residents in DW when the new maps are used or will they have to go to the more expensive pool?
How many more homes will flood in a worst case scenario Cat 4, 3, 2 direct hit on the county? How many law suits will there be from homeowners after a worst case scenario? Fix it now or pay me later?
What about property values? Seems to be more foreclosures in DW than surrounding neighborhoods.

 

[Smiling JOe]

good questions Busta Hustle. You could start an entirely new thread regarding FEMA map updates and how the changes may affect owners in all areas.

This is the first that I've heard mention of the new maps. Do you know when the maps are to be updated, and will you keep us posted on that?

 

[Busta Hustle]

This whole process has been put on hold as there were many complaints from county surveyors in Planning and Enginerring offices across the state. Can you imagine the immensity of the problem as this would affect every property on the gulf, bay, rivers, bayou, creek bed, estuary etc...
As a result the maps from 2000?? i think are still being used.