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AboutFloodplain Development and Information
Contact
MSB Permit Center
Phone
861-7822Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)
Phone:
1-800-427-4661Website
http://www.fema.govRegulatory changes to flood insurance rates and subsidized policies, will affect MAT-SU Borough property owners living in a Special Flood Hazard Area. See the attached Biggert-Waters Presentation for more information.
A Flood Plain Development Permit is required prior to rebuilding or any other development within a Federally Designated Flood Hazard Area.
To determine if your project is within a Designated Flood Hazard Area please contact the Permit Center and request a “Flood Hazard Determination. Please provide the street address, subdivision name, lot and block, or the township, range, section, and parcel number.
If your property is located within the 100 year flood, there is at least a 1% chance each year the land may be subject to a "100 year" flooding event.
In an effort to reduce losses associated with these flooding events and reduce the amount of losses, the Federal Government, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), requires all structures to obtain Flood Hazard Insurance. To be eligible to receive Flood Hazard Insurance all new development must conform to the minimum standards of development as described in MSB 17.29 Flood Damage Prevention.
A complete application must include both the MSB Flood Hazard Development Permit and the Elevation Certificate. A Registered Engineer or Surveyor must complete the elevation certificate.
Management Studies
Flood Plain Management Studies
Damage and Prevention
Preparedness is the best way to be ready for a flood. Learn if your home is in a Flood Zone or accessed by crossing a flood zone. See our Emergency Preparedness site for how to be ready.
Attention Surveyors & MSB Residents
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| FEMA Flood Insurance Study 2011 | |
| Insurance Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or 1-800-427-4661 |
Flood Damage Mitigation
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| Be "FloodSafe"- Flood preparation and safety tips from FEMA. | |
| FEMA Flood Insurance Claims Handbook | |
| National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service | |
| Red Cross Flood Preparation Site | |
| Shoreline Landscaping |
Mat River Erosion Study
The U. S. Department of Agriculture and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) directed the study below. The study was conducted by MWH Global.
Flood Plain Mapping
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) To help residents, developers, and planners better understand flood risks in our area, we provide access to both current and historical FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the FEMA Map Service Center, which offers the latest interactive mapping tools and digital FIRM panels.
In addition, we’ve made available a selection of historical FIRM map sets for reference and comparison. These older maps can be valuable for understanding how flood zones have evolved over time and may be helpful in certain planning or research contexts.
