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General Flooding Information and Other
Helpful Resources |
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Floodplain Management Plan Annual
Progress Report 2009-10 |
| Answers to
Questions about the NFIP |
Hurricane Letter from Chief
Yannuzzi
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.
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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 |
Flood Insurance Information
Gives brief overview of the NFIP, mandatory purchase requirements, and
explains briefly how it works. |
Local Officials
Guide for Coastal Construction |
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. |
Myths and Facts about NFIP, Flood Protection Methods, Top
10 Facts
(PDF file) |
Flood Insurance Claims Handbook
NFIP/FEMA's handbook. |
NFIP Summary of Coverage
Document prepared by FEMA to help you understand flood insurance policy. |
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. |
Glossary of Terms
Commonly used terms in NFIP. |
Write
Your Own (WYO) Company Customer Toll-Free Numbers
Get in touch with participating insurance companies regarding flood
insurance. |
Hiring A Contractor?
Tips on what to look for when hiring a contractor. |
Why
We Map Flood Risks
FEMA's guide to floodplain management & flood insurance |
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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. |
