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East Ridge adopts FEMA FIRM panels into municipal code to keep National Flood Insurance Program eligibility
Summary
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.
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).
Vice chairperson Howe told the commission that FEMA finalized a nationwide update…
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