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State floodplain remapping could lower insurance rates; Glendale official to help residents apply
Summary
Town officials said a state-initiated floodplain remapping effort has removed some properties from higher-risk maps; staff offered to connect residents to state personnel who can help remap individual properties and pursue insurance reductions.
Town officials told residents the state emergency management office and FEMA maps are being updated and that some Glendale properties have been removed from locally mapped flood zones. Mayor Christy Brinkross said the town’s contact at the state could help residents pursue remapping, which may substantially reduce flood-insurance premiums.
Brinkross said the state’s map edits have cleared some parcels that she wanted removed, and she advised residents paying flood insurance to contact her for a referral to a state official who can guide them through the remapping process. She cited examples from nearby communities in which remapping dropped premiums from roughly $2,800 to between $500 and $850, while noting some residents (one cited example) had recently received much larger bills. She encouraged affected property owners to reach out so staff can assist with navigation of the FEMA/state process.
Why it matters: Changes in floodplain designation can materially affect homeowners’ flood-insurance costs and long-term property expenses.
What’s next: The town will share contact information for the state representative who helps residents request individual property remapping; staff will assist residents who ask for help navigating the process.
