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Flood Information
 The Town of Ocean Ridge
has been verified as a Class 8 in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP)
Community Rating System (CRS). NFIP policies issued or renewed for
properties in the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) will receive a 10% premium
discount.
The NFIP is a Federal
program enabling property owners to purchase insurance protection against losses
from flooding. This insurance is designed to provide an insurance
alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing
damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods.
Many people do not realize
that homeowner's insurance does not cover losses due to flooding.
Informing yourself about flood protection is very important for protecting your
family, possessions, and home. The following information and links are
provided to assist you in increasing your awareness about flood protection.
Additionally, the
County Library System provides flood protection information, and maintains
copies on the flood insurance rate maps for the entire county along with
explanations on their use to determine flood zones and elevations.
Elevation certificates in the floodplain may be available at Town Hall.
Please call or
email
to inquire about a particular property.
If you have additional
questions, please call Town Hall at 561-732-2635 or
email.
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General Flooding Information and Other
Helpful Resources |
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Flood Insurance Information
Gives brief overview of the NFIP, mandatory purchase requirements, and
explains briefly how it works. |
Flood Insurance Information Map
(TIF file)
Flood Insurance Information Map
(PDF File)
Town's FIRM Map. A paper copy can
be viewed at Town Hall. |
General
Information About Protecting
Your Family and Property From Floods
General information about the flood warning system, flood safety, building
protection measures, etc. |
Using a FIRM
Map (PDF file)
Information on how to read a FIRM Map. |
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Myths and Facts about NFIP, Flood Protection Methods, Top
10 Facts
(PDF file) |
Glossary of Terms
Commonly used terms in NFIP. |
Hiring A Contractor?
Tips on what to look for when hiring a contractor. |
Flood Insurance Claims Handbook
NFIP/FEMA's handbook. |
Emergency Preparedness Planning and People with
Special Needs (PDF file)
An information guide for people with disabilities who may require special
assistance during an emergency evacuation. |
Is
Your Home Protected From Hurricane Disaster? (PPF file)
A Homeowner's Guide to Hurricane Retrofit |
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Hurricane Letter from Chief
Hillery
Letter from the Chief that contains evacuation and shelter information, how
to prepare your home before a storm, what to take with you to a shelter, and
other helpful information.
Please note that Woolbright
Bridge will not be an evacuation route while bridge is undergoing repairs
from June-Sept. Please use Ocean Avenue.
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Town's Code of
Ordinances |
Flood Damage
Prevention
Chapter 66 Environmental Regulations. Article II. |
Subdivisions
Chapter 67 Building and Building Regulations. Article V.
Drainage and stormwater management plan as pertains to subdivisions. |
Stormwater Systems
Chapter 66 Environmental Regulations. Article III. |
Clearing,
Excavation, and Filling of Land
Chapter 67 Building and Building Regulations. Article III.
Drainage information as pertains to clearing, excavation, and fill. |
Technical Codes and Other Construction Standards
Chapter 67 Building and Building Regulations. Article III.
Floor elevation, drainage, swales, driveways, flood damage prevention for
utility systems. |
Erosion, Sediment,
Dust
Chapter 67 Building and Building Regulations. Article III.
Information on stormwater management plan and standards. Specific
information must be submitted with all building permits or site plan
approval, as applicable. |
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Helpful External Links |
Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Link to FEMA's main website. |
Palm Beach County
Library System's Flood Protection Library
List of FEMA/flood information located at the public library. |
National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP)
Information regarding the flood program. |
Palm Beach County Flood Information
Provides local flood information and resources |
National Weather Service
For local and national weather information |
PBCEM Surge Area
Mapping System
Link to SAMS which shows surge information as well as evacuation route.
Simply type in your last name or address to access information. |
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South Florida Water Management District
Manages and protects the states water resources |
Please report any dead links to Lisa via
email or
561-732-2635.
Page last updated
05/21/2008
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