The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has entered the appeal period for federal floodplain maps in the Borough. The appeal period is open until January 25, 2018, for any comments or appeals.
This is a final phase for inviting public feedback on the New Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study production process.
Take a look at flood-prone areas before the new proposed mapping and after at this link:
To compare the existing floodplain to the new, simply grab the line near the center of the page and slide it back and forth. Sliding the line to the right shows the existing flood data and sliding the line to the left reveals the new proposed data.
https://www.matsugov.us/spotlights/floodway-mapping-update
If you would like to contribute information during this time, please send comments to the Mat-Su Borough Development Services Permit Center:
• email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
• phone: 907-861-7822
• mail: 350 W Dahlia Ave. Palmer, AK 99645.
You can also contact Starr Region X Service Center, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone: 425-329-3679 or mail: 20700 44th Ave W., Suite 110 Lynnwood, WA. 98036.