ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 

To learn more about flood map modernization, who to contact, or where to get more information, the following resources may be of assistance.

Property owners and renters can learn more about flood insurance, at the National Flood Insurance Program website:  http://www.FloodSmart.gov

Insurance agents can learn about flood insurance and obtain tools to help inform their clients at: https://agents.FloodSmart.gov

For current effective maps and historic maps, visit the Map Service Center:  http://store.msc.fema.gov

Learn more about the Map Modernization effort at:

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/mm_main.shtm

 

Find general information about FEMA at www.FEMA.gov

For more details about effects of map changes on insurance, lender requirements and other technical questions related to map modernization in general (not local), contact:

FEMA Map Assistance Center  (FMAC)

1-877-FEMA-MAP

Hours are Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time

 

To ask questions regarding the Santa Cruz County DFIRM and Map Modernization Project or to view the maps in person, visit or call:

 

Santa Cruz Flood Control District

2150 North Congress Drive

Nogales, Arizona  85621

520-375-7830

Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday

 

Maps can also been seen online at: 

http://www.co.santa-cruz.az.us/flood/DFIRMS/dfirms.html

 

Paper maps are available for viewing at:

 

City of Nogales

Public Works Department

1450 N. Hohokam Drive

Nogales, AZ  85621

 

Town of Patagonia

Town Clerk’s Office

310 McKeown Avenue

Patagonia, AZ  85624

 

Flood Map Modernization

 

Understanding the Effects of Map Changes

· Property Owners

· Insurance Professionals

· Lending/Realty Professionals

· Builders/Engineers

 

Map Modernization – Remaining Phases

 

Resources

· Fact Sheets

·Important Links

 

 

VIEW

Preliminary DFIRMs

Floodplain Work Maps

Draft Floodplain Maps

 

View Preliminary Flood Maps

 

MAP MODERNIZATION MILESTONES

 

December – March 2009: 

90-day Public Comment Period (appeals and protests must be filed during this time)

 

Spring-Summer 2009*

Review and resolution of appeals and protests by FEMA.

 

Fall 2009*

Final Maps issued by FEMA with Letter of Final Determination; county and communities have 6 months to adopt the new flood maps

 

Spring 2010*

New digital flood maps become effective

 

*Dates subject to change pending completion of the review process

 

 

For General Information, call:

Santa Cruz Flood Control District

520-375-7830

Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday

 

 

Outreach Material

·Map Mod Project Brochure

·Map Mod Project Fact Sheet

·Ten Frequently Asked Questions

·Effects on Building and Flood InsuranceRequirements - FAQs

·Appeals and Protest Fact Sheet

· Appeals and Protest Documentation Requirements

 

FACT SHEETS

The following documents are provided to help property owners and stakeholders to learn more about or help explain map modernization. These include Fact Sheets, Brochures, handy tips, etc. 

English

Property Owners  (Click the Title to the documents to view.)

·         Fact Sheet about Santa Cruz County DFIRM and Map Modernization Project

·         Brochure about Santa Cruz County DFIRM and Map Modernization Project

·         Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz County DFIRM and Map Modernization Project 

·         Fact Sheet on Appeals and Protest Information for Property Owners

·         Fact Sheet on Data and Documentation Needed to File an Appeal and Protest Fact Sheet on Appeals and Protest Information for Property Owners

·         Fact Sheet on Options for Changing Information on the Updated Flood Maps

·         Preliminary DFIRM Comment Form

·         Understanding Map Modernization - Using Preliminary Maps Fact Sheet

·         Understanding Map Modernization - Flood Insurance and The Grandfathering Rule Fact Sheet

·         FEMA Map Assistance Center (FMAC)/Flood Hazard Mapping Site Fact Sheet

·         Digital Flood Data Fact Sheet

·         eLOMA Fact Sheet

·         Understanding Map Modernization - Using Preliminary Maps Fact Sheet

·         The Preferred Risk Policy for Homeowners brochure (also in Spanish:  Poliza de riesgo preferida para propietarios y arrendatarios)

·         The Preferred Risk Policy for Businesses brochure (also in Spanish: Poliza de riesgo preferida para negocios)

·         NFIP Summary of Coverages (also in Spanish:  Programa Nacional de Seguro Contra Inundación Resumen de Cobertura)

·         Why You Need Flood Insurance (also in Spanish:  Por Que Usted Necesita Seguro De Inundacion)

 

Stakeholders

·         Understanding Map Modernization - Using Preliminary Maps Fact Sheet

·         Fact Sheet for Insurance Agents about Santa Cruz County DFIRM and Map Modernization Project

·         Fact Sheet on Grandfathering Rules for Insurance Agent

·         Understanding Map Modernization - Insurance Stakeholder Fact Sheet

·         Insurance Agent Tips on Explaining Map Changes

·         Conversion

·         Agent Tips

·         Understanding Map Modernization - Lending Stakeholder Sheet

·         Understanding Map Modernization - Realty Stakeholder Fact Sheet

 

IMPORTANT LINKS

State and Federal Agencies

·         Arizona Department of Water – Flood Mitigation Division

·         Arizona Flood Warning System

·         Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

·         Arizona Division of Emergency Management

·         Federal Emergency Management Agency

·         USGS Water Resources - Arizona

·         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 

·         National Weather Service (NWS)

 

Other Resources

·         Association of State Floodplain Managers

·         Arizona Floodplain Management Association