Revised FEMA Flood Insurance Maps Take Effect May 18

CAPE CHARLES WAVE

February 2, 2015

The long-awaited updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps become effective May 18, with a promise for lower flood insurance rates for Cape Charles. The process requires the town adopt an updated Flood Plain Ordinance stipulated by FEMA.

Cape Charles is eligible to participate in the Community Rating System, which provides flood insurance premium discounts to policyholders in areas that enact a more restrictive flood plain management program than otherwise required. New town requirements have been drafted, approved by the Planning Commission, and will be approved by Town Council February 3 following a required public hearing. CLICK to view the 28-page draft ordinance.