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Resident told to seek FEMA review after Oak Ridge denies 911 address
Summary
Resident Jose Ramirez reported the city rejected his request for a 911 address; council advised he must apply to FEMA about a flood‑plain issue on the road through his property before a 911 address can be issued.
A city resident was told to seek federal review after Oak Ridge declined to issue a 911 address tied to a roadway flood‑plain concern.
Jose Ramirez brought the matter to the City Council on Aug. 11, saying the city had rejected his request for a 911 address. Council members told Ramirez the city cannot issue the address until he applies to FEMA regarding a flood‑plain issue on the road running through his property, according to meeting minutes.
The requirement matters because a property without an approved 911 address can face delays in emergency response and difficulties receiving services. The council did not take a formal vote on the address; the minutes record that staff advised Ramirez to pursue FEMA review before the council can act.
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