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Salem outlines public outreach, appeal steps after FEMA preliminary flood map revisions
Summary
City staff briefed Council on FEMA's preliminary flood map revisions, announced two public open meetings and a 90-day technical appeal window, and said the City will update its floodplain ordinance; staff later reported few city-owned properties newly affected, including Salem High School.
City of Salem officials outlined next steps for residents after receiving FEMA's preliminary flood map revisions and announced upcoming public sessions to explain the changes and the technical-appeal process.
Chuck Van Allman, the city's director of community development, told the City Council on March 9 that FEMA will open a 90-day technical appeal period likely later this spring. Residents will be able to review the preliminary maps and submit technical appeals during that period. Van Allman said the city must update its floodplain ordinance to reference the new maps before FEMA's final adoption to remain in…
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