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Bamberg County adopts Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to keep FEMA flood insurance eligibility
Summary
Council approved a resolution adopting the county's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to maintain FEMA compliance and preserve flood insurance eligibility for residents.
Bamberg County Council voted on March 10 to adopt the county's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, a municipal step the council said is necessary to maintain compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and to preserve community eligibility for federal flood insurance programs.
On a motion by Councilwoman Sharon Hammond, seconded by Councilman Evert Comer Jr., the council approved the resolution. Council documents state adopting the plan ensures continued eligibility for FEMA hazard mitigation programs and flood insurance participation; no additional details or implementation steps were recorded in the minutes.
