East Ridge adopts FEMA FIRM panels into municipal code to keep National Flood Insurance Program eligibility
The planning commission approved an update to the municipal floodplain zoning ordinance Oct. 6 to adopt eight updated FEMA FIRM panels; staff said adoption by 11/28/2025 is required to maintain NFIP participation and access to federally backed flood insurance.
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The East Ridge Planning Commission voted Oct. 6 to amend the municipal floodplain zoning ordinance to incorporate eight updated FEMA flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels, a step staff said is required before the FIRM panels— effective date of Nov. 28, 2025, to maintain standing in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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